Description
Helmsmen are members of the crew on the highest rank of the operational level on an inland vessel. They perform a variety of duties concerned with the operation and upkeep of deck department areas, the engine and other equipment, mooring and unmooring, as well as the steering of the ship as the main task.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
inland waterway ship buildingvessel points of sailvessel stability principlesprinciples of cargo stowagemultimodal transport logisticsanchors used in inland water transportnational regulations on handling cargofunctions of vessel deck equipmentpassenger transport regulationseuropean classification of inland waterwaysnational waterwaysvessel traffic servicesinternational waterwaysphysical parts of the vesselinternational regulations for cargo handlingelectrical systems used in transportationvessel fuels
Practical Skills
evaluate engine performancemaintain ship stability in relation to weight of passengersadjust weight of cargo to capacity of freight transport vehiclesoperate life-saving appliancesensure safe loading of goods according to stowage planassist anchoring operationsuse modern electronic navigational aidssupervise loading of cargosupervise movement of passengersstow cargodistinguish ship construction methodsdistinguish various types of shipsuse equipment for safe stowageanchor ships to the porthelp to control passenger behaviour during emergency situationsnavigate European inland waterwayssupervise movement of crewadhere to traffic regulations on inland waterwaysmanage vessel control systemsassess trim of vesselsrestrict passenger access to specific areas on boardapply regulations on cargo transport operationssupervise unloading of cargocommunicate reports provided by passengersclean parts of vesselsswimunmoor vesselsuse radar navigationensure integrity of hullverify qualifications of water transport crewmanage emergency situations on boarduse meteorological informationunderstand different types of locks and their operationexecute safety assurance exercisesmoor vesselsassess stability of vesselsfollow procedures in the event of an alarmfacilitate safe disembarkation of passengersrecognise abnormalities on boardperform vessel maintenance and cleaningprovide first aidmanage environmental aspects of inland waterway transportationdetect malfunctions in enginesperform risk analysismanipulate sails on vesselsimplement workplace drug policiesshow intercultural awarenessapply conflict managementprovide feedback on job performancehave computer literacycomply with checklistsact reliablyimplement environmental protection measuresuse maritime Englishwork in a water transport teamuse different communication channelsencourage teambuildingcontribute to bilge and ballast operations