Skills by Occupation

vessel safety equipment operate life-saving appliances operate marine communication systems environmental aspects of inland waterway transportation inland waterway police regulations assess stability of vessels maintain service record book steer vessels use riverspeak to communicate assess trim of vessels clean parts of vessels adhere to traffic regulations on inland waterways apply regulations on cargo transport operations steer ship in compliance with helm orders undertake navigation safety actions european classification of inland waterways unmoor vessels read stowage plans use different types of fire extinguishers adjust weight of cargo to capacity of freight transport vehicles principles of combustion engines perform vessel maintenance and cleaning secure ships using rope influence of winds and currents in the steering of ships follow verbal instructions navigate European inland waterways assist anchoring operations understand different types of locks and their operation international regulations for cargo handling prepare engine room for operation comply with checklists launch lifeboats paint ship decks passenger transport regulations swim use modern electronic navigational aids secure cargo in stowage perform daily maintenance on ship machinery load cargo onto ships maintain ropes types of cargo maintain vessel technical equipment according to instructions maintain vessel engine room communicate reports provided by passengers facilitate safe disembarkation of passengers follow written instructions moor vessels follow procedures in the event of an alarm assist passenger embarkation use equipment for safe stowage anchors used in inland water transport use ballasts use waterway traffic control systems national regulations on handling cargo help to control passenger behaviour during emergency situations ensure integrity of hull execute safety assurance exercises provide first aid on board hazards obtain information on various nautical subjects

act as a watchstander ensure vessel compliance with regulations vessel fuels principles of mechanical engineering prepare simple meals on board vessel stability principles perform services in a flexible manner perform manual work autonomously use different communication channels act reliably operate vessel engine room prevent damage to electrical devices on board physical parts of the vessel distinguish various types of ships show confidence implement environmental protection measures engine components inland waterway ship building show intercultural awareness