decksman
Decksmen are unlicensed members 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 related to 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.
Also called: crew member, boat crew member, yacht deckshand, general purpose hand, general purpose crew member
- 40
- essential skills
- 18
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
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Where you can go from here
8 rolesOccupations sharing the most essential skills with this one. The number is a count, not an opinion.
- matroseWhat changes?39 skills in common
- helmsmanWhat changes?17 skills in common
- ordinary seamanWhat changes?11 skills in common
- sailor11 skills in common
- marine mechanic8 skills in common
- engine minder7 skills in common
- skipper7 skills in common
- fisheries deckhand6 skills in common
Essential skills
40- adhere to traffic regulations on inland waterways
- apply regulations on cargo transport operations
- assist anchoring operations
- clean parts of vessels
- clean ships
- communicate reports provided by passengers
- comply with checklists
- execute safety assurance exercises
- facilitate safe disembarkation of passengers
- follow procedures in the event of an alarm
- follow verbal instructions
- follow written instructions
- help to control passenger behaviour during emergency situations
- international regulations for cargo handling
- launch lifeboats
- load cargo onto ships
- maintain ropes
- maintain service record book
- maintain vessel engine room
- maintain vessel technical equipment according to instructions
- manage environmental aspects of inland waterway transportation
- manage on board hazards
- moor vessels
- national regulations on handling cargo
- operate life-saving appliances
- paint ship decks
- perform daily maintenance on ship machinery
- perform vessel maintenance and cleaning
- prepare engine room for operation
- read stowage plans
- secure ships using rope
- swim
- types of cargo
- understand different types of locks and their operation
- undertake navigation safety actions
- unmoor vessels
- use ballasts
- use different types of fire extinguishers
- use equipment for safe stowage
- vessel safety equipment
Optional skills
18- act reliably
- distinguish various types of ships
- ensure integrity of hull
- european classification of inland waterways
- implement environmental protection measures
- inland waterway police regulations
- manipulate sails on vessels
- passenger transport regulations
- perform manual work autonomously
- perform services in a flexible manner
- prepare simple meals on board
- principles of combustion engines
- provide first aid
- show intercultural awareness
- use different communication channels
- use waterway traffic control systems
- vessel stability principles
- work in a water transport team
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