Description
Assess the status of the operating radar, satellite, and computer systems of a vessel. Monitor speed, current position, direction, and weather conditions while carrying out watch duties.
Alternative labels
assess ship condition
assess vessel condition
analyse the status of a vessel
make an assessment of the status of a vessel
analyse vessel condition
gauge vessel status
analyse the status of a ship
analyse the condition of a vessel
evaluate the status of a vessel
assess the status of vessels
assess ship status
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Assess vessel status is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Deck officer: Deck officers or mates perform the watch duties on board of vessels like determining the course and speed, manoeuvring to avoid hazards, and continuously monitoring the vessels position using charts and navigational aids. They maintain logs and other records tracking the ship’s movements. They ensure that the proper procedures and safety practices are followed, check that equipment is in good working order, and oversee the loading and discharging of cargo or passengers. They supervise crew members engaged in maintenance and the primary upkeep of the vessel.
Ship captain: Ship captains are in charge of a vessel for the transportation of goods and passengers, operating in offshore and coastal waters. The size of the vessel can range from a small vessel to a cruise liner depending on the tonnage that they are certified to sail. Ship captains have vast experience with ships and their operation, and are likely to have worked their way through the ranks of other ship-related positions.
Optional skill
Assess vessel status is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
References
- Assess vessel status – ESCO
