helmsman

Helmsmen are members of the crew on the highest rank of the operational level on an inland vessel. They perform a variety of duties concerned with the operation and upkeep of deck department areas, the engine and other equipment, mooring and unmooring, as well as the steering of the ship as the main task.

Alternative Labels

helm

helmswoman

steersman

steerswoman

submarine helmsman

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 adjust weight of cargo to capacity of freight transport vehicles anchor ships to the port 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 distinguish ship construction methods distinguish various types of ships ensure integrity of hull ensure safe loading of goods according to stowage plan evaluate engine performance 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 maintain ship stability in relation to weight of passengers manage emergency situations on board manage vessel control systems moor vessels navigate European inland waterways operate life-saving appliances restrict passenger access to specific areas on board stow cargo supervise loading of cargo supervise movement of crew supervise movement of passengers supervise unloading of cargo swim understand different types of locks and their operation unmoor vessels use equipment for safe stowage use meteorological information use modern electronic navigational aids use radar navigation verify qualifications of water transport crew

Essential Knowledge

anchors used in inland water transport european classification of inland waterways functions of vessel deck equipment inland waterway ship building international regulations for cargo handling international waterways multimodal transport logistics national regulations on handling cargo national waterways passenger transport regulations physical parts of the vessel principles of cargo stowage vessel points of sail vessel stability principles vessel traffic services

Optional Skills and Competences

act reliably apply conflict management comply with checklists contribute to bilge and ballast operations detect malfunctions in engines encourage teambuilding have computer literacy implement environmental protection measures implement workplace drug policies manage environmental aspects of inland waterway transportation manipulate sails on vessels perform risk analysis perform vessel maintenance and cleaning provide feedback on job performance provide first aid recognise abnormalities on board show intercultural awareness use different communication channels use maritime English work in a water transport team

Optional Knowledge

electrical systems used in transportation vessel fuels

Skills & Competences

Concept status

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/6474e4d4-e3a6-4e88-83ee-971ebbf954e9

Status

released

Occupations

helmsman

Concept overview

Skills & Competences

Skills & Competences

Concept status