ISCO Occupation Group 8350.2 Decksman
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
Decksman: Decksmen are unlicensed members of of the deck department of an inland vessel. This position is usually the first step on the way to become an able seaman and beyond. 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 (to a certain extent) the steering of the ship.
Essential Skills
- Read Stowage Plans
- Undertake Navigation Safety Actions
- Follow Procedures In The Event Of An Alarm
- Launch Lifeboats
- Apply Regulations On Cargo Transport Operations
- Load Cargo Onto Ships
- National Regulations On Handling Cargo
- Perform Daily Maintenance On Ship Machinery
- Secure Ships Using Rope
- Maintain Vessel Engine Room
- Operate Life-Saving Appliances
- Maintain Ropes
- Facilitate Safe Disembarkation Of Passengers
- Help To Control Passenger Behaviour During Emergency Situations
- Adhere To Traffic Regulations On Inland Waterways
- Vessel Safety Equipment
- International Regulations For Cargo Handling
- Types Of Cargo
- Environmental Aspects Of Inland Waterway Transportation
- Communicate Reports Provided By Passengers
- Use Different Types Of Fire Extinguishers
- Follow Written Instructions
- Comply With Checklists
- Follow Verbal Instructions
- Use Ballasts
- Understand Different Types Of Locks And Their Operation
- Paint Ship Decks
- Wash Decks Of Ships
- Assist Passenger Embarkation
- Maintain Vessel Technical Equipment According To Instructions
- On Board Hazards
- Use Equipment For Safe Stowage
- Maintain Service Record Book
- Unmoor Vessels
- Prepare Engine Room For Operation
- Assist Anchoring Operations
- Moor Vessels
- Clean Parts Of Vessels
- Swim
- Perform Vessel Maintenance And Cleaning
- Execute Safety Assurance Exercises
Optional Skills
- Use Waterway Traffic Control Systems
- Show Intercultural Awareness
- European Classification Of Inland Waterways
- Ensure Integrity Of Hull
- Use Different Communication Channels
- Perform Manual Work Autonomously
- Passenger Transport Regulations
- Implement Environmental Protection Measures
- Act Reliably
- Vessel Stability Principles
- Perform Services In A Flexible Manner
- Work In A Water Transport Team
- Distinguish Various Types Of Ships
- Prepare Simple Meals On Board
- Provide First Aid
- Inland Waterway Police Regulations
- Show Confidence
- Principles Of Combustion Engines
Alternative Names
- Crew Member
- Boat Crew Member
- Yacht Deckshand
- General Purpose Hand
- General Purpose Crew Member
