Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
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skipper
ESCO occupation · 51 essential, 10 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
national waterways
calculate the amount of cargo on a vessel
distinguish ship construction methods
distinguish various types of ships
ensure safe loading of goods according to stowage plan
use water navigation devices
national regulations on handling cargo
conduct water navigation
conduct analysis of ship data
monitor crew members operating engines
assume highest level of responsibility in inland water transportation
recognise abnormalities on board
instruct crew in operations of technical shore-based facilities
secure cargo in stowage
passenger transport regulations
assess stability of vessels
international regulations for cargo handling
compose stowage plans
vessel fuels
undertake navigation safety actions
coordinate the itineraries of vessels
ensure integrity of hull
navigate European inland waterways
use meteorological information
vessel stability principles
adhere to traffic regulations on inland waterways
provide on-board safety training
international waterways
use modern electronic navigational aids
plot shipping navigation routes
ensure vessel security
principles of cargo stowage
use radar navigation
restrict passenger access to specific areas on board
manage vessel cargo activities
inland waterway ship building
environmental aspects of inland waterway transportation
assess trim of vessels
european classification of inland waterways
prepare and execute regular safety exercises
communicate mooring plans
ensure vessel compliance with regulations
inland waterway police regulations
steer vessels
read stowage plans
functions of vessel deck equipment
analyse reports provided by passengers
provide first aid
physical parts of the vessel
multimodal transport logistics
vessel safety equipment
Optional & specialised skills
Other matches: fisheries boatman · fisheries boatmaster · maritime instructor
Coming next: live skill demand and trends — how often each skill
actually appears in job ads — arrive with the EURES / Cedefop integration. The skills above
are the canonical requirements for the role from the EU ESCO taxonomy.