skipper

Description

Skippers are the highest authority on-board or on inland waterways, they are in charge of the vessel and are held responsible for the safety and well being of the clients and crew. They are licensed by the responsible authority and will determine the operations of the vessel at any time. They are the ultimate instance responsible for the crew, the ship, the cargo and/or passengers, and the voyage.

EssentialOptional

Theoretical Knowledge

vessel fuels inland waterway ship building vessel points of sail vessel stability principles principles of cargo stowage multimodal transport logistics national regulations on handling cargo functions of vessel deck equipment passenger transport regulations vessel safety equipment inland waterway police regulations european classification of inland waterways national waterways international waterways physical parts of the vessel international regulations for cargo handling

Practical Skills

recognise abnormalities on board assume highest level of responsibility in inland water transportation read stowage plans provide first aid manage environmental aspects of inland waterway transportation ensure safe loading of goods according to stowage plan instruct on technical shore-based operations ensure vessel compliance with regulations use modern electronic navigational aids ensure vessel security undertake navigation safety actions distinguish ship construction methods distinguish various types of ships manipulate sails on vessels manage vessel cargo activities navigate European inland waterways adhere to traffic regulations on inland waterways assess trim of vessels restrict passenger access to specific areas on board monitor crew members operating engines steer vessels use radar navigation ensure integrity of hull secure cargo in stowage conduct water navigation communicate mooring plans use water navigation devices plot shipping navigation routes prepare safety exercises on ships analyse reports provided by passengers provide on-board safety training use meteorological information conduct analysis of ship data coordinate the itineraries of vessels calculate the amount of cargo on a vessel assess stability of vessels compose stowage plans secure ships using rope manage staff create a work atmosphere of continuous improvement verify qualifications of water transport crew have computer literacy act reliably implement environmental protection measures analyse travel alternatives use maritime English maintain updated professional knowledge