International Maritime Organisation conventions
The fundamental principles and requirements laid in the different conventions issued by the International Maritime Organisation.
Maritime water transport general managers coordinate the administrative activities that go with the management of vessels in the context of maritime water transport. They prepare vessels, check availability, liaise with clients, manage budgets, and oversee operations from an economic standpoint, following regulation for maritime operations.
Competences and skills
30 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 4 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
3 competencesmaritime law
The collection of domestic and international laws and treaties that govern behaviour on the sea.
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.
Cross-sector
1 competencefinancial capability
Financial operations such as calculations, cost estimations, budget management taking relevant commercial and statistical data into account such as data for materials, supplies and manpower.
Essential skills and competences 19 competences
Occupation specific
3 competencesmanage diversification of maritime operations
Keep abreast of trends and turnover possibilities for maritime operations and pursue maximum usability of the fleet. Oversee opportunities such as offshore supply, firefighting, oil spill recovery, heavy lifting, or cable laying services.
monitor maritime operations
Monitor maritime activities, materials and surroundings. Review information from materials, events or the environment; identify and assess problems and communicate with ship captains.
simplify communication in maritime management
Develop programs and procedures that simplify the exchange information between departments and stakeholders in maritime ship operations and management. Facilitate straightforward dialogue between the different actors involved in operations, such as crew, port servants, ship management, regulatory bodies, and clients.
Sector-specific
10 competencescommunicate vessel requirements
Provide advice to ship and fleet management on cargo requirements, cleaning of the tank, stability and stress, and how to continue to meet all statutory requirements for the vessel in this field.
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.
liaise with port users
Communicate and cooperate with port users such as shipping agents, freight customers and port managers.
manage safety standards for maritime water transport
Manage and maintain safety standards and procedures for maritime transport. Ensure that before dispatching any vessel, all regulations and standards are met. May also be required to operate as a member of an Emergency Response Team.
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.
optimise fleet usability
Optimise fleet utilisation, visibility, efficiency and profitability through the use of special ship management software.
digital
plan daily ship operations
Plan the day-to-day activities on board ships, including tasks related to navigational safety, cargo, ballast, tank cleaning and tank inspections.
prepare audit schemes for ships
Plan and prepare defined period audit schemes for vessels. Envision the requirements and procedures to be undertaken, and translate these into necessary activities and actions.
read ship operational data
Analyse and utilise vessel data in order to prevent potential problems.
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
6 competencesattend to detail in preparation for audits
Ensure constant compliance with standards and requirements, such as keeping certifications up to date and monitoring activities to ensure correct procedures are followed, so that audits can occur smoothly and no negative aspects can be identified.
carry out environmental audits
Use equipment to measure various environmental parameters in order to identify environmental problems and investigate manners in which they can be resolved. Perform inspections in order to ensure compliance with environmental legislation.
green
liaise with colleagues
Liaise with fellow colleagues to ensure common understanding on work related affairs and agree on the necessary compromises the parties might need to face. Negotiate compromises between parties as to ensure that work in general run efficiently towards the achievement of the objectives.
liaise with managers
Liaise with managers of other departments ensuring effective service and communication, i.e. sales, planning, purchasing, trading, distribution and technical.
liaise with transportation companies
Establish relationships with transportation companies in order to negotiate advantageous agreements for the transport of goods and livestock.
manage vessel fleet
Manage a vessel fleet owned by a company; know the exact fleet capacity, maintenance requirements and official licenses required/held.
Optional knowledge 1 competence
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Cross-sector
1 competenceGlobal Maritime Distress and Safety System
The internationally agreed-upon set of safety procedures, types of equipment and communication protocols used to increase safety and make it easier to rescue distressed ships, boats and aircraft.
- Scope note
- It performs searching and rescue activities and coordination, provides safety information and general radio communications.
Optional skills and competences 6 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
2 competencesmanage ocean-going oil tankers
Manage lightering operations of ocean-going oil tankers and ensure that procedures throughout the operations are safe and environmentally sound.
green
participate as observer in different types of audits in the food sector
Participate as an observer in audits for efficiency, safety, environmental, quality, and food safety on a regular basis.
green
Cross-sector
4 competencesact reliably
Proceed in a way that one can be relied on or depended on.
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.
write routine reports
Compose regular reports by writing clear observations on the monitored processes in a respective field.
write work-related reports
Compose work-related reports that support effective relationship management and a high standard of documentation and record keeping. Write and present results and conclusions in a clear and intelligible way so they are comprehensible to a non-expert audience.