skipper

Skippers are the highest authority on-board or on inland waterways, they are in charge of the vessel and are held responsible for the safety and well being of the clients and crew. They are licensed by the responsible authority and will determine the operations of the vessel at any time. They are the ultimate instance responsible for the crew, the ship, the cargo and/or passengers, and the voyage.

Scope note

Excludes people working with fishing vessels.

Alternative Labels

boat captain

boatmaster

commander

ship captain

shipmaster

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 analyse reports provided by passengers assess stability of vessels assess trim of vessels assume highest level of responsibility in inland water transportation calculate the amount of cargo on a vessel communicate mooring plans compose stowage plans conduct analysis of ship data conduct water navigation coordinate the itineraries of vessels distinguish ship construction methods distinguish various types of ships ensure integrity of hull ensure safe loading of goods according to stowage plan ensure vessel compliance with regulations ensure vessel security instruct on technical shore-based operations manage environmental aspects of inland waterway transportation manage vessel cargo activities manipulate sails on vessels monitor crew members operating engines navigate European inland waterways plot shipping navigation routes prepare safety exercises on ships provide first aid provide on-board safety training read stowage plans recognise abnormalities on board restrict passenger access to specific areas on board secure cargo in stowage steer vessels undertake navigation safety actions use meteorological information use modern electronic navigational aids use radar navigation use water navigation devices

Essential Knowledge

european classification of inland waterways functions of vessel deck equipment inland waterway police regulations 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 fuels vessel points of sail vessel safety equipment vessel stability principles

Optional Skills and Competences

act reliably analyse travel alternatives create a work atmosphere of continuous improvement have computer literacy implement environmental protection measures maintain updated professional knowledge manage staff secure ships using rope use maritime English verify qualifications of water transport crew

Skills & Competences

Concept status

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/ee646fa1-3f09-4e43-9275-3aa958ca00ae

Status

released

Occupations

skipper

Concept overview

Skills & Competences

Skills & Competences

Concept status