matrose

Description

Matroses are members of the deck department of an inland water transportship. They may work on the helm, on the deck, in the cargo hold and in the engine room. They may be called on to use emergency, lifesaving, damage control, and safety equipment. They perform all operations connected with the launching of lifesaving equipment and are expected to be able to operate deck machinery, mooring and anchoring equipment.

EssentialOptional

Theoretical Knowledge

types of cargo influence of winds and currents in the steering of ships anchors used in inland water transport national regulations on handling cargo passenger transport regulations vessel safety equipment inland waterway police regulations european classification of inland waterways international regulations for cargo handling principles of combustion engines vessel fuels inland waterway ship building vessel points of sail vessel stability principles principles of mechanical engineering engine components physical parts of the vessel

Practical Skills

adjust weight of cargo to capacity of freight transport vehicles read stowage plans perform vessel maintenance and cleaning provide first aid operate life-saving appliances manage environmental aspects of inland waterway transportation assist anchoring operations use modern electronic navigational aids undertake navigation safety actions steer ship in compliance with helm orders secure ships using rope maintain vessel engine room manipulate sails on vessels follow verbal instructions manage on board hazards use equipment for safe stowage help to control passenger behaviour during emergency situations navigate European inland waterways adhere to traffic regulations on inland waterways assess trim of vessels apply regulations on cargo transport operations perform daily maintenance on ship machinery load cargo onto ships follow written instructions maintain ropes steer vessels use waterway traffic control systems communicate reports provided by passengers clean parts of vessels swim prepare engine room for operation unmoor vessels maintain vessel technical equipment according to instructions use riverspeak to communicate ensure integrity of hull secure cargo in stowage paint ship decks operate marine communication systems comply with checklists use ballasts understand different types of locks and their operation execute safety assurance exercises launch lifeboats moor vessels assess stability of vessels use different types of fire extinguishers follow procedures in the event of an alarm facilitate safe disembarkation of passengers maintain service record book ensure vessel compliance with regulations perform manual work autonomously distinguish various types of ships prepare simple meals on board prevent damage to electrical devices on board show intercultural awareness perform services in a flexible manner act reliably implement environmental protection measures use different communication channels operate vessel engine room