helmsman
Helmsmen are members of the crew on the highest rank of the operational level on an inland vessel. They perform a variety of duties concerned with the operation and upkeep of deck department areas, the engine and other equipment, mooring and unmooring, as well as the steering of the ship as the main task.
Also called: helmswoman, steersman, submarine helmsman, helm, steerswoman
- 53
- essential skills
- 22
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
- 3152
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Where you can go from here
8 rolesOccupations sharing the most essential skills with this one. The number is a count, not an opinion.
- matroseWhat changes?26 skills in common
- skipperWhat changes?25 skills in common
- decksman17 skills in common
- marine mechanicWhat changes?17 skills in common
- engine minder9 skills in common
- ship planner9 skills in common
- ordinary seaman6 skills in common
- port coordinator6 skills in common
Essential skills
53- adhere to traffic regulations on inland waterways
- adjust weight of cargo to capacity of freight transport vehicles
- anchor ships to the port
- anchors used in inland water transport
- apply regulations on cargo transport operations
- assess stability of vessels
- assess trim of vessels
- assist anchoring operations
- clean parts of vessels
- communicate reports provided by passengers
- distinguish ship construction methods
- distinguish various types of ships
- ensure integrity of hull
- ensure safe loading of goods according to stowage plan
- european classification of inland waterways
- evaluate engine performance
- execute safety assurance exercises
- facilitate safe disembarkation of passengers
- follow procedures in the event of an alarm
- functions of vessel deck equipment
- help to control passenger behaviour during emergency situations
- inland waterway ship building
- international regulations for cargo handling
- international waterways
- maintain ship stability in relation to weight of passengers
- manage emergency situations on board
- manage vessel control systems
- moor vessels
- multimodal transport logistics
- national regulations on handling cargo
- national waterways
- navigate European inland waterways
- operate life-saving appliances
- passenger transport regulations
- physical parts of the vessel
- principles of cargo stowage
- restrict passenger access to specific areas on board
- stow cargo
- supervise loading of cargo
- supervise movement of crew
- supervise movement of passengers
- supervise unloading of cargo
- swim
- understand different types of locks and their operation
- unmoor vessels
- use equipment for safe stowage
- use meteorological information
- use modern electronic navigational aids
- use radar navigation
- verify qualifications of water transport crew
- vessel points of sail
- vessel stability principles
- vessel traffic services
Optional skills
22- act reliably
- apply conflict management
- comply with checklists
- contribute to bilge and ballast operations
- detect malfunctions in engines
- electrical systems used in transportation
- encourage teambuilding
- have computer literacy
- implement environmental protection measures
- implement workplace drug policies
- manage environmental aspects of inland waterway transportation
- manipulate sails on vessels
- perform risk analysis
- perform vessel maintenance and cleaning
- provide feedback on job performance
- provide first aid
- recognise abnormalities on board
- show intercultural awareness
- use different communication channels
- use maritime English
- vessel fuels
- work in a water transport team
Definition and skills from ESCO, published by the European Commission. Source concept
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