From helmsman to matrose
26 of the 59 essential skills of a matrose are already essential for a helmsman — about 44% of the job, before you learn anything new. It is the closest move from helmsman in the whole taxonomy.
These numbers compare two occupations, not you and a job. What you personally already cover depends on what you have actually done.
- 26
- skills carry over
- 33
- would be new
- 44%
- of the target job covered
- 59
- essential skills of a matrose
What a matrose does
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.
What carries over
26 skillsEssential in both jobs. This is the part of the move you have already made.
- adhere to traffic regulations on inland waterways
- adjust weight of cargo to capacity of freight transport vehicles
- anchors used in inland water transport
- apply regulations on cargo transport operations
- assess stability of vessels
- assess trim of vessels
- assist anchoring operations
- clean parts of vessels
- communicate reports provided by passengers
- ensure integrity of hull
- european classification of inland waterways
- execute safety assurance exercises
- facilitate safe disembarkation of passengers
- follow procedures in the event of an alarm
- help to control passenger behaviour during emergency situations
- international regulations for cargo handling
- moor vessels
- national regulations on handling cargo
- navigate European inland waterways
- operate life-saving appliances
- passenger transport regulations
- swim
- understand different types of locks and their operation
- unmoor vessels
- use equipment for safe stowage
- use modern electronic navigational aids
What would be new
33 skillsEssential for a matrose and not for a helmsman. Note that the taxonomy describes activities rather than tools, so some of these may be things you already do under a different name.
- comply with checklists
- follow verbal instructions
- follow written instructions
- influence of winds and currents in the steering of ships
- inland waterway police regulations
- 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
- manipulate sails on vessels
- operate marine communication systems
- paint ship decks
- perform daily maintenance on ship machinery
- perform vessel maintenance and cleaning
- prepare engine room for operation
- principles of combustion engines
- provide first aid
- read stowage plans
- secure cargo in stowage
- secure ships using rope
- steer ship in compliance with helm orders
- steer vessels
- types of cargo
- undertake navigation safety actions
- use ballasts
- use different types of fire extinguishers
- use riverspeak to communicate
- use waterway traffic control systems
- vessel safety equipment
Other moves from helmsman
2 roles- skipper25 skills in common
- marine mechanic17 skills in common
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How far are you from being a matrose?
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