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
physical parts of the vessel
restrict passenger access to specific areas on board
ensure integrity of hull
manage vessel cargo activities
communicate mooring plans
vessel stability principles
read stowage plans
provide first aid
multimodal transport logistics
plot shipping navigation routes
steer vessels
inland waterway police regulations
assess trim of vessels
ensure vessel security
calculate the amount of cargo on a vessel
vessel safety equipment
navigate European inland waterways
international regulations for cargo handling
principles of cargo stowage
inland waterway ship building
assess stability of vessels
recognise abnormalities on board
european classification of inland waterways
passenger transport regulations
environmental aspects of inland waterway transportation
ensure vessel compliance with regulations
use radar navigation
national waterways
analyse reports provided by passengers
conduct water navigation
use water navigation devices
distinguish various types of ships
vessel fuels
distinguish ship construction methods
provide on-board safety training
international waterways
instruct crew in operations of technical shore-based facilities
coordinate the itineraries of vessels
prepare and execute regular safety exercises
use meteorological information
conduct analysis of ship data
undertake navigation safety actions
adhere to traffic regulations on inland waterways
national regulations on handling cargo
use modern electronic navigational aids
functions of vessel deck equipment
secure cargo in stowage
monitor crew members operating engines
compose stowage plans
assume highest level of responsibility in inland water transportation
ensure safe loading of goods according to stowage plan
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.