sailor

Sailors assist the ship captain and any crew higher in hierarchy to operate ships. They dust and wax furniture and polish wood trim, sweep floors and decks, and polish brass and other metal parts. They inspect, repair, and maintain sails and rigging, and paint or varnish surfaces. They make emergency repairs to the auxiliary engine. Sailors may stow supplies and equipment and record data in log, such as weather conditions and distance travelled.

Alternative Labels

crewmember

mariner

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

anchor ships to the port assist anchoring operations clean parts of vessels clean ships communicate reports provided by passengers ensure public safety and security follow verbal instructions follow work procedures follow written instructions guide ships into docks moor vessels operate echo sounding equipment operate traditional water depth measurement equipment paint ship decks prepare deck equipment prepare lifeboats secure ships using rope steer vessels in ports unmoor vessels use different types of fire extinguishers use maritime English watch for maritime navigation aids

Essential Knowledge

Global Maritime Distress and Safety System anchors used in maritime water transport

Optional Skills and Competences

act reliably assist in maritime rescue operations conduct on board safety inspections deal with challenging work conditions have computer literacy lift heavy weights perform lookout duties during maritime operations

Optional Knowledge

types of maritime vessels

Skills & Competences

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/5684182e-7b4c-4eea-97d9-4c2b88b9f906

Status

released

Occupations

sailor

Description

Skills & Competences

Skills & Competences

Concept URI