dock operations
The different operations that take place in docks, primarily those concerned with the incoming and outgoing of cargo shipments, and the logistics activities relating to cranes, containers, and shipments.
Ship pilot dispatchers coordinate ships entering or leaving port. They write orders showing name of ship, berth, tugboat company, and time of arrival or departure, and notify the maritime pilot of assignment. They obtain receipts of pilotage from the pilot upon return from ship. Ship pilot dispatchers also record charges on receipt, using tariff book as guide, compile reports of activities, such as number of ships piloted and charges made, and keep records of ships entering port, showing owner, name of ship, displacement tonnage, agent, and country of registration.
Competences and skills
21 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 3 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
3 competencesinternational tariffs
The international tariffs, taxes, or duties that must be paid on a particular class of import or export materials.
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 11 competences
Occupation specific
2 competencesprovide accurate information on water routes
Provide skippers or captains with accurate and timely information on all vessel movements and relevant river or sea information accordingly.
write dock records
Write and manage dock records in which all information about ships entering and leaving docks is registered. Ensure the collection and reliability of the information displayed in records.
Sector-specific
7 competencesliaise with port users
Communicate and cooperate with port users such as shipping agents, freight customers and port managers.
liaise with transportation services
Serve as an intermediary between the customer and various transportation services.
measure ship tonnage
Measure ships to identify cargo hold and storage capacities.
monitor the validity of ship certificates
Control and monitor validity of the ship’s certificate and other official documents to be carried on board.
prepare documentation for international shipping
Prepare and process official documents for international shipping.
review ship documentation
Review ship documentation related to cargo shipping permits, public health information, crew members and activities, and other compliance regulation.
stay up-to-date with maritime transportation technology
Gather information about the current trends in maritime transportation technology and stay up-to-date with the latest findings in the field. Apply this knowledge in operations and decision-making while on-board.
Cross-sector
2 competencesguide ships into docks
Safely guide a ship into a dock and anchor it.
operate radio equipment
Set up and operate radio devices and accessories, such as broadcast consoles, amplifiers, and microphones. Understand the basics of radio operator language and, when necessary, provide instruction in handling radio equipment correctly.
digital
Optional knowledge 2 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
2 competencesInternational Maritime Organisation conventions
The fundamental principles and requirements laid in the different conventions issued by the International Maritime Organisation.
maritime telecommunications
Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting equipment and overall operation of telecommunications systems.
digital
Cross-sector
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Optional skills and competences 5 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
2 competencesensure that shipment contents correspond with shipping documentation
Ensure that the content of shipments corresponds with the respective shipping documentation.
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.
Cross-sector
3 competencesact reliably
Proceed in a way that one can be relied on or depended on.
have computer literacy
Utilise computers, IT equipment and modern day technology in an efficient way.
digital
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.