commodities in maritime transportation
Knowledge of the most important commodities in maritime transportation, i.e. oil, grain, ore, coal and fertilisers, and their characteristics and subdivisions.
Water traffic coordinators manage the movements of a vessel in ports and waterways. They ensure the efficient deployment of vessels of a shipping company.
Competences and skills
34 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 10 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
9 competencescustoms regulations for passengers
The customs regulations applicable to passengers. The official documents and declaration forms required from different kinds of passengers and for different types of items and goods.
maritime telecommunications
Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting equipment and overall operation of telecommunications systems.
digital
port regulation
The legal standards and regulations applicable to ports, based primarily on municipal laws, port laws or the Maritime Code.
principles of cargo stowage
The principles of cargo stowage. The procedures by which containers should be efficiently loaded and unloaded, taking into account gravitational forces that are exerted during transportation.
types of maritime vessels
Various types of maritime vessels such as container ships, passenger ships and fishing vessels, and their characteristics and specifications, security, technical, and maintenance requirements.
vessel stability principles
Thoroughly understand the principles of vessel stability; follow safety requirements during loading and unloading of cargo.
vessel traffic services
Shore-based systems of different types, from comprehensive traffic management within a waterway or port to specific tasks such as sending messages with weather or position information.
warehouse operations
The basic principles and practices of warehouse operations such as goods storage and the organisation of warehouse facilities.
Cross-sector
1 competencefreight transport methods
The different modalities of freight transport such as air, sea, or intermodal freight transport, including the details and procedures specific to them.
Essential skills and competences 17 competences
Occupation specific
1 competenceanticipate shipment handling requirements
Ensure correct handling of shipment cargo; calculate cargo weight and operate cranes to move containers.
Sector-specific
14 competencesapply procedures to ensure cargo complies with customs regulations
Apply the different procedures required to meet customs obligations when transporting goods across borders and arriving via ports/airports or any other logistics hub, such as producing written customs declarations. Apply different procedures for different types of goods, and ensure compliance with shipping regulations.;
coordinate dock operations
Coordinate cargo shipments in and out of dock. Position cranes and arrange containers into shipments, taking into account the exact measures and weight of each container.
coordinate the itineraries of vessels
Develop, manage, and coordinate the itinerary of vessels worldwide together with other stakeholders.
develop efficiency plans for maritime shipping
Arrange the most efficient use of cargo space and vessel movement; monitor the number of available cranes and dock space; and assess the physical condition of ships and impact of cargo weight on the stability of ships.
ensure compliance with port regulations
Enforce compliance with regulations in harbours and sea ports. Communicate with relevant authorities to identify potential risks.
ensure vessel compliance with regulations
Inspect vessels, vessel components, and equipment; ensure compliance with standards and specifications.
implement cost-effective cargo handling strategies on ships
Implement cost-effective strategies for loading and unloading of cargo on ships with the aim of maximising efficiency, reducing the resources expended, and assuring sufficient operations while increasing profit.
liaise with port users
Communicate and cooperate with port users such as shipping agents, freight customers and port managers.
load cargo onto ships
Load and unload cargo onto ships. Oversee cargo loading and discharging operations.
manage dispatch software systems
Manage dispatch software systems to execute tasks such as work order generation, route planning, and other activities.
digital
manage port operations improvement procedures
Manage all improvement procedures in port operations, including their development and implementation. Understand port activities, operations, and the way these are carried out, to manage improvement.
match vessels to shipping routes
Understand how particular types of ships are transport different kinds of cargo and operate on different shipping routes. Know the current maritime routes to plan and schedule the arrival and departure of ships from ports.
operate port communications systems
Operate telephone and radio systems, and more complex communication systems used in inland waterway ports, in the coordination of port operations.
digital
verify qualifications of water transport crew
Verify the qualifications of a ship's crew and officers, in accordance with the regulatory requirements. Define whether passengers or cargo are being transported.
Cross-sector
2 competencesimplement efficiency plans for logistics operations
Implement efficiency plans developed by managers in facilities. Use techniques, resources, and training in order to improve workplace efficiency.
prepare transportation routes
Prepare routes through the addition or subtraction of routes, making changes to route frequency, and changing the service span of routes. Adjusts routes through providing additional running time to routes, adding additional capacity during periods of overcrowding (or reducing capacity during periods of low passenger numbers), and adjusting departure times in response to changes in circumstances along a given route, thereby ensuring efficient use of resources and achievement of customer relations goals.;
Optional knowledge 1 competence
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competencetransportation methods
Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and optimal work strategies.
Cross-sector
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Optional skills and competences 6 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competenceperform manual work autonomously
Show the ability to pursue basic manual tasks without the help or assistance of others, not needing supervision or guidance, and taking responsibility for one's actions.
Cross-sector
5 competencesact reliably
Proceed in a way that one can be relied on or depended on.
comply with checklists
Follow checklists and ensure compliance with all the items included in them.
have computer literacy
Utilise computers, IT equipment and modern day technology in an efficient way.
digital
perform services in a flexible manner
Adapt service approach when circumstances change.
use different communication channels
Make use of various types of communication channels such as verbal, handwritten, digital and telephonic communication with the purpose of constructing and sharing ideas or information.