port coordinator

Port coordinators manage operations of traffic division for port authorities. They enforce rules and regulations, such as the berthing of ships, handling and storing of cargo, and the use of port facilities. They direct policing and cleaning activities of the harbour department land, streets, buildings, and water areas. Port coordinators also ensure that activities concerning revenue are documented and submitted to the accounting division. They advise port authorities on rates and revisions of port tariff, and solicit steamship companies to use port facilities. They direct activities concerned with compiling daily and annual ship and cargo statistics.

Alternative Labels

coordinator of port operations

port coordinator

port operations coordinator

port operations manager

port operations supervisor

port terminal manager

port terminal supervisor

terminal supervisor

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

anticipate installation maintenance anticipate logistics requirements for port operations apply procedures to ensure cargo complies with customs regulations apply safety management conduct full-scale emergency plan exercises coordinate dock operations coordinate the itineraries of vessels ensure compliance with port regulations ensure ongoing compliance with regulations ensure public safety and security give instructions to staff liaise with port users load cargo onto ships manage port operations manage port operations improvement procedures manage staff manage vessel cargo activities operate marine communication systems operate port communications systems supervise loading of cargo supervise movement of crew supervise movement of passengers supervise unloading of cargo

Essential Knowledge

commodities in maritime transportation customs regulations for passengers geographic areas match vessels to shipping routes physical parts of the vessel port regulation types of maritime vessels

Optional Skills and Competences

act reliably apply transportation management concepts comply with checklists have computer literacy manage the customer experience perform services in a flexible manner show confidence use different communication channels

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/fa404a79-4091-47f9-a635-c2e3c576ece8

Status

released

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