ISCO Occupation Group 3152.4 Ship Captain

From Open Risk Manual

Definition

Ship Captain: Ship captains are in charge of a vessel for the transportation of goods and passengers, operating in offshore and coastal waters. The size of the vessel can range from a small vessel to a cruise liner depending on the tonnage that they are certified to sail. Ship captains have vast experience with ships and their operation, and are likely to have worked their way through the ranks of other ship-related positions.

Essential Skills

  • Supervise Crew
  • Ensure Public Safety And Security
  • Use Water Navigation Devices
  • International Convention For The Prevention Of Pollution From Ships
  • Follow Verbal Instructions
  • Assess Vessel Status
  • Communicate Mooring Plans
  • Conduct Water Navigation
  • Freight Transport Methods
  • Principles Of Mechanical Engineering
  • Maritime Transportation Technology
  • Prepare Transportation Routes
  • Manage Staff
  • Supervise Unloading Of Cargo
  • Operate Mechanical Equipment Of Ships
  • Supervise Movement Of Crew
  • Geographic Areas
  • International Regulations For Preventing Collisions At Sea
  • Operate Marine Communication Systems
  • Supervise Loading Of Cargo
  • Ensure Ongoing Compliance With Regulations
  • Global Maritime Distress And Safety System
  • Types Of Maritime Vessels
  • Plot Shipping Navigation Routes
  • Maintain Voyage Logs
  • Carry Out Navigational Calculations
  • Use Maritime English
  • Steer Vessels
  • Ensure Vessel Security
  • Vessel Safety Equipment
  • Supervise Movement Of Passengers
  • Analyse Work-Related Written Reports


Optional Skills

  • Apply Transportation Management Concepts
  • Create Solutions To Problems
  • Comply With Checklists
  • Deal With Challenging Work Conditions
  • Warehouse Operations
  • Secure Ships Using Rope


Alternative Names

  • Shipmaster
  • Ship'S Captain
  • Sea Captain
  • Captain Of A Ship


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