Skills by Occupation

freight transport methods give instructions to staff create solutions to problems manage vessel cargo activities supervise unloading of cargo prepare freight shipment reports use different communication channels cargo industry manage cargo handling observe freight shipment loaders international regulations for cargo handling apply safety management write work-related reports port regulation coordinate dock operations national regulations on handling cargo anticipate logistics requirements for port operations health and safety in the workplace dock operations supervise movement of crew adjust priorities manage port operations improvement procedures adapt to changing situations supervise loading of cargo write inspection reports ensure compliance with shipment regulations

ensure safe loading of goods according to stowage plan address problems critically monitor storage space manage staff cooperate with colleagues liaise with colleagues make independent operating decisions schedule shifts vessel stability principles liaise with port users types of cargo types of maritime vessels transportation methods maritime telecommunications distinguish various types of ships warehouse operations use a computer manage personnel hazardous freight regulations commodities in maritime transportation project management