ISCO Occupation Group 8350.5 Matrose
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
Matrose: 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.
Essential Skills
- Adhere To Traffic Regulations On Inland Waterways
- International Regulations For Cargo Handling
- Clean Parts Of Vessels
- Follow Verbal Instructions
- Follow Procedures In The Event Of An Alarm
- Steer Ship In Compliance With Helm Orders
- National Regulations On Handling Cargo
- Help To Control Passenger Behaviour During Emergency Situations
- Perform Daily Maintenance On Ship Machinery
- Understand Different Types Of Locks And Their Operation
- Maintain Vessel Engine Room
- Assess Stability Of Vessels
- Secure Cargo In Stowage
- Use Waterway Traffic Control Systems
- On Board Hazards
- Use Ballasts
- Undertake Navigation Safety Actions
- Use Different Types Of Fire Extinguishers
- Execute Safety Assurance Exercises
- Maintain Ropes
- Facilitate Safe Disembarkation Of Passengers
- Operate Life-Saving Appliances
- Principles Of Combustion Engines
- Apply Regulations On Cargo Transport Operations
- Swim
- Environmental Aspects Of Inland Waterway Transportation
- Read Stowage Plans
- Adjust Weight Of Cargo To Capacity Of Freight Transport Vehicles
- Passenger Transport Regulations
- Assist Anchoring Operations
- Unmoor Vessels
- Follow Written Instructions
- Steer Vessels
- Maintain Service Record Book
- Inland Waterway Police Regulations
- Prepare Engine Room For Operation
- Influence Of Winds And Currents In The Steering Of Ships
- Comply With Checklists
- Use Modern Electronic Navigational Aids
- Operate Marine Communication Systems
- Load Cargo Onto Ships
- Use Riverspeak To Communicate
- Launch Lifeboats
- Paint Ship Decks
- Perform Vessel Maintenance And Cleaning
- Anchors Used In Inland Water Transport
- European Classification Of Inland Waterways
- Moor Vessels
- Use Equipment For Safe Stowage
- Communicate Reports Provided By Passengers
- Assist Passenger Embarkation
- Provide First Aid
- Maintain Vessel Technical Equipment According To Instructions
- Secure Ships Using Rope
- Types Of Cargo
- Ensure Integrity Of Hull
- Navigate European Inland Waterways
- Vessel Safety Equipment
- Assess Trim Of Vessels
- Obtain Information On Various Nautical Subjects
Optional Skills
- Show Confidence
- Vessel Fuels
- Distinguish Various Types Of Ships
- Ensure Vessel Compliance With Regulations
- Implement Environmental Protection Measures
- Principles Of Mechanical Engineering
- Prevent Damage To Electrical Devices On Board
- Act As A Watchstander
- Show Intercultural Awareness
- Prepare Simple Meals On Board
- Operate Vessel Engine Room
- Physical Parts Of The Vessel
- Act Reliably
- Vessel Stability Principles
- Use Different Communication Channels
- Perform Services In A Flexible Manner
- Engine Components
- Inland Waterway Ship Building
- Perform Manual Work Autonomously
Alternative Names
- Ab
- Able Seawoman
- Watchstander
- Dayworker
- Able Seaman
