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.

Alternative Labels

boat crew member

crew member

decksman

general purpose crew member

general purpose hand

yacht deckshand

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

adhere to traffic regulations on inland waterways apply regulations on cargo transport operations assist anchoring operations assist passenger embarkation clean parts of vessels 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 launch lifeboats load cargo onto ships maintain ropes maintain service record book maintain vessel engine room maintain vessel technical equipment according to instructions moor vessels 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 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 wash decks of ships

Essential Knowledge

environmental aspects of inland waterway transportation international regulations for cargo handling national regulations on handling cargo on board hazards types of cargo vessel safety equipment

Optional Skills and Competences

act reliably distinguish various types of ships ensure integrity of hull implement environmental protection measures perform manual work autonomously perform services in a flexible manner prepare simple meals on board provide first aid show intercultural awareness use different communication channels use waterway traffic control systems work in a water transport team

Optional Knowledge

european classification of inland waterways inland waterway police regulations passenger transport regulations principles of combustion engines vessel stability principles

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/ddb3e6a4-5bae-480a-a49a-748f93022892

Status

released

Occupations

decksman

Description

Skills & Competences

Concept URI