matrose

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.

Alternative Labels

able seaman

able seawoman

dayworker

watchstander

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 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 comply with checklists ensure integrity of hull 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 manage environmental aspects of inland waterway transportation manage on board hazards manipulate sails on vessels moor vessels navigate European inland waterways operate life-saving appliances operate marine communication systems paint ship decks perform daily maintenance on ship machinery perform vessel maintenance and cleaning prepare engine room for operation provide first aid read stowage plans secure cargo in stowage secure ships using rope steer ship in compliance with helm orders steer vessels 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 use modern electronic navigational aids use riverspeak to communicate use waterway traffic control systems

Essential Knowledge

anchors used in inland water transport european classification of inland waterways influence of winds and currents in the steering of ships inland waterway police regulations international regulations for cargo handling national regulations on handling cargo passenger transport regulations principles of combustion engines types of cargo vessel safety equipment

Optional Skills and Competences

act reliably distinguish various types of ships ensure vessel compliance with regulations implement environmental protection measures operate vessel engine room perform manual work autonomously perform services in a flexible manner prepare simple meals on board prevent damage to electrical devices on board show intercultural awareness use different communication channels

Optional Knowledge

engine components inland waterway ship building physical parts of the vessel principles of mechanical engineering vessel fuels vessel points of sail vessel stability principles

Skills & Competences

Concept status

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/bd22a34c-1dc2-48df-a254-66e5d03dec12

Status

released

Occupations

matrose

Concept overview

Skills & Competences

Skills & Competences

Concept status