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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.

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  • • 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 • Assist Passenger Embarkation • Clean Parts of Vessels • Communicate Reports Provided By Passengers • Control Proceedings on Board in the Event of an Emergency • 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 Vessel Control Systems • Moor Vessels • Navigate 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

Knowledge

  • • Anchors Used in Inland Water Transport • Classification of Inland Waterways • Distinguish Ship Construction Methods • 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 Stability Principles

Alternative Related Job

  • • Steersman • Submarine Helmsman • Helm • Hovercraft Pilot

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