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S8.0 - working with machinery and specialised equipment
S8.1 - operating mobile plant
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S8.3 - operating watercraft
S8.3.0 - operating watercraft
- anchor ships to the port
- apply fishing maneuvres
- assess trim of vessels
- assist anchoring operations
- assist water-based navigation
- conduct small vessel operation start-up procedures
- conduct water navigation
- ensure incident free execution of voyages
- guide placement of anchors
- guide ships into docks
- launch lifeboats
- maintain safe navigation watches
- maintain ship stability in relation to weight of passengers
- manipulate sails on vessels
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- navigate European inland waterways
- operate marine machinery systems
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- operate ship rescue machinery
- operate small craft
- operate vessel critical systems
- pilot boat for medical emergency services
- plot shipping navigation routes
- position anchor poles
- prepare engine room for operation
- prepare equipment for navigation operations
- prepare for small craft operation
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- provide support in vessel machinery systems
- recognise abnormalities on board
- regulate the speed of ships in ports
- secure ships using rope
- stand watch on vessel
- steer ship in compliance with helm orders
- steer vessels
- steer vessels in ports
- support vessel manoeuvres
- understand different types of locks and their operation
- unmoor vessels
- use fishing vessel equipment
- work in underwater chamber
S8.4 - operating machinery for the extraction and processing of raw materials
S8.5 - operating machinery for the manufacture of products
S8.6 - using precision instrumentation and equipment
S8.7 - installing, maintaining and repairing mechanical equipment
S8.8 - installing, maintaining and repairing electrical, electronic and precision equipment
S8.9 - operating aircraft
T - transversal skills and competences

perform small vessel navigation

skills

working with machinery and specialised equipment

operating watercraft

operating watercraft

perform small vessel navigation

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Description

Perform navigation of the vessel. Keep up to date nautical publications for safe navigation. Determine the vessel's position and trace the tracks properly to ensure safety. Perform safe navigation, complying with regulations so as to avoid collisions, groundings, beaching and prevent marine pollution. Interpret weather reports using data obtained or provided to ensure the safety of the vessel. Apply radar information. Manage communications following maritime protocols.

Alternative Labels

performing navigation in a small vessel

performing small vessel navigation

perform navigation in a small vessel

take charge of a small ship

take charge of a small vesel

taking charge of a small ship

taking charge of a small vesel

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skill

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occupation specific skills and competences

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ESCO is a Europe 2020 initiative.

DG Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion of the European Commission developed ESCO in collaboration with stakeholders and with the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop).

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Current version: ESCO v1.1.2 (Last update 22/02/2024)