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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.

Essential Skills and Competencies

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  • • 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 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 Crew in Operations of Technical Shore-based Facilities • Manage Vessel Cargo Activities • Monitor Crew Members Operating Engines • Navigate Inland Waterways • Plot Shipping Navigation Routes • Prepare and Execute Regular Safety Exercises • 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

Knowledge

  • • Classification of Inland Waterways • Distinguish Ship Construction Methods • Environmental Aspects of Inland Waterway Transportation • 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 Safety Equipment • Vessel Stability Principles

Alternative Related Job

  • • Boat Captain • Shipmaster • Commander • Boatmaster • Ship Captain

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