International Maritime Organisation conventions
The fundamental principles and requirements laid in the different conventions issued by the International Maritime Organisation.
Vessel operations coordinators manage chartered vessels' transit and performance optimizing the schedulers but also assessing the capabilities and the risks for vessels according to the different types of cargo such as crude oil or other chemical cargos. They make sure all necessary certifications are according to the regulations and all employees have up-to-date passports and licenses. Vessel operations coordinators schedule and maintain records of vessels' maintenance. At the operational level they have contact with the customers, following up customer complains, identifying new opportunities and providing customers with solutions.
Competences and skills
39 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 7 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
7 competencesmaritime law
The collection of domestic and international laws and treaties that govern behaviour on the sea.
physical parts of the vessel
The different physical components of the vessel and their maintenance and care effort.
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 cargo
The different types of cargo e.g. bulk cargo, liquid bulk cargo and heavy materials.
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 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.
Cross-sector
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Essential skills and competences 21 competences
Occupation specific
5 competencesadvise on tanker operations
Provide advice on vessel capability, assessing risk associated with a specific vessel use, and interacting with in-transit vessels, to facilitate the transport of liquids, especially oil or gas.
ensure incident free execution of voyages
Ensure incident free execution of the voyages of international charter ships carrying crude, chemical and/or clean oil cargos, and optimise chartered vessel performance. Anticipate any potential incidents and plan measures to mitigate their impact.
establish draft annual schedules for vessels
Establish draft annual schedules and maintain the schedules of vessels as requirements change.
inspect maritime operations
Inspect maritime activities and ensure that operations are performed correctly and in a timely fashion; safely operate lifesaving and firefighting equipment.
manage vessel deck operations
Know general activities carried out on a ship's deck. Understand the hierarchy of a ship's crew and the tasks performed by different roles on the deck. Plan and coordinate vessel operation and communication between vessels.
Sector-specific
13 competencesadvise on maritime regulations
Provide information and advice on maritime laws, vessel registration, and safety regulations.
apply regulations on cargo transport operations
Display knowledge of relevant local, national, European and international regulations, standards, and codes concerning the operation of freight transport.
assess vessel capability
Assess vessel capability utilising different methods and drawing on information from the deck crew. Determine specific measurements and gather data for further calculations on the capability of vessels.
calculate the amount of cargo on a vessel
Determine the weight of cargo on tanker ships and cargo vessels. Calculate the exact amount of loaded cargo or cargo to be discharged.
consider constraints in maritime shipping
Consider multiple constraints specific to maritime shipping such as: the maximum draught of ships; the depth of channels and canals; tide measures; and the respective impact on load capacity. Create detailed scenarios and integrate them into shipping planning.
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.
maintain vessel inventory
Keep an up-to-date inventory for a vessel, including information on spare components, oil and fuel. Determine the amount of fuel that will be needed for a voyage; ensure that sufficient amounts of fuel are on board at all times.
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.
negotiate prices for transport of cargo
Negotiate prices for cargo transport. Pursue maximum efficiency in logistics and transportation. Calculate efficient routes for freight transport.
plan procedures for cargo operations
Plan a series of logistical procedures for cargo operations staff. Ensure the implementation of plans to the original specification.
supervise loading of cargo
Supervise the process of loading equipment, cargo, goods and other Items. Ensure that all cargo is handled and stored properly in accordance with regulations and standards.
supervise unloading of cargo
Supervise unloading processes for equipment, cargo, goods and other items. Ensure that everything is handled and stored correctly in accordance with regulations and standards.
Cross-sector
3 competencesconduct on board safety inspections
Conduct on board safety inspections; identify and remove potential threats to the physical integrity of the ship crew.
consider time zones in execution of work
Work considering multiple time zones and plan activities depending on the voyage times and respective operating times of ports around the world.
manage vessel fleet
Manage a vessel fleet owned by a company; know the exact fleet capacity, maintenance requirements and official licenses required/held.
Optional skills and competences 11 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
3 competencesmanage the lightering operation
End the lightering operation if required to protect the safety of the vessels, the crew or the environment.
work in a water transport team
Work confidently in a group in water transport services, in which each individual operates in their own area of responsibility to reach a common goal, such as a good customer interaction, maritime safety, and ship maintenance.
write emergency instructions for handling of dangerous goods
Provide written instructions on the handling of dangerous goods in an emergency. The instructions must be composed in a language that every crew member is able to understand.
Cross-sector
8 competencesact reliably
Proceed in a way that one can be relied on or depended on.
adjust priorities
Adjust priorities quickly in response to frequently changing circumstances. Continually assess tasks and respond to those requiring extra attention. Foresee and seek to avoid crisis management.
give instructions to staff
Give instructions to subordinates by employing various communication techniques. Adjust communication style to the target audience in order to convey instructions as intended.
have computer literacy
Utilise computers, IT equipment and modern day technology in an efficient way.
digital
manage staff
Manage employees and subordinates, working in a team or individually, to maximise their performance and contribution. Schedule their work and activities, give instructions, motivate and direct the workers to meet the company objectives. Monitor and measure how an employee undertakes their responsibilities and how well these activities are executed. Identify areas for improvement and make suggestions to achieve this. Lead a group of people to help them achieve goals and maintain an effective working relationship among staff.
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.
use maritime English
Communicate in English employing language used in actual situations on board ships, in ports and elsewhere in the shipping chain.
- Scope note
- Interpret information received in English by any means to perform technical functions on board or respond to contingencies: written and oral information (face to face or radio among others). Complete writen information in English for the release of the vessel and the management of vessel activity. Express in English to steer the boat, transmit orders safely and to solve relief and emergency situations. Use seaspeak according to the IMO Standard Marine Communication Phrases.
use microsoft office
Use the standard programs contained in Microsoft Office. Create a document and do basic formatting, insert page breaks, create headers or footers, and insert graphics, create automatically generated tables of contents and merge form letters from a database of addresses. Create auto-calculating spreadsheets, create images, and sort and filter data tables.
digital