Inland water transport general manager

Inland water transport general managers coordinate the administrative and dispatching activities that occur in the context of inland water transport. They check availability, liaise with clients, manage budgets, and oversee operations from an economic point of view.

The following job titles also refer to inland water transport general manager:

manager of inland water transport
waterway transportation general manager
inland water transport director
inland waterway transport manager
inland water transportation director
inland water transportation general manager

Bachelor’s degree is generally required to work as inland water transport general manager. However, this requirement may differ in some countries.

ISCO skill level is defined as a function of the complexity and range of tasks and duties to be performed in an occupation. It is measured on a scale from 1 to 4, with 1 the lowest level and 4 the highest, by considering:

• the nature of the work performed in an occupation in relation to the characteristic tasks and duties
• the level of formal education required for competent performance of the tasks and duties involved and
• the amount of informal on-the-job training and/or previous experience in a related occupation required for competent performance of these tasks and duties.

Inland water transport general manager is a Skill level 4 occupation.

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These occupations require some skills and knowledge of inland water transport general manager. They also require other skills and knowledge, but at a higher ISCO skill level, meaning these occupations are accessible from a position of inland water transport general manager with a significant experience and/or extensive training.

This knowledge should be acquired through learning to fulfill the role of inland water transport general manager.

Inland waterway police regulations: Understand waterway rules, legal requirements, and relevant police regulations. Handle and maintain buoys, marking systems, and day and night signs.
Financial capability: Financial operations such as calculations, cost estimations, budget management taking relevant commercial and statistical data into account such as data for materials, supplies and manpower.
European classification of inland waterways: Understand the European CEMT classification of inland waterways; use modern information systems to compare the dimensions of the waterway to those of the vessel.
Environmental aspects of inland waterway transportation: Consider ecological aspects of the operation of ships in order to use vessels in an efficient and environmentally friendly manner. Understand environmental aspects when navigating inland waterways.

These skills are necessary for the role of inland water transport general manager.

Optimise fleet usability: Optimise fleet utilisation, visibility, efficiency and profitability through the use of special ship management software.
Conduct analysis of ship data: Collect information from a vessel’s management software and cross reference it to analyse the data from different points of view. Analyse data and apply judgement to inform decision-making.
Manage safety standards for inland water transport: Manage and maintain safety standards and procedures in the field of inland water transport. Ensure that before dispatching any vessel, all regulations and standards are met. May also be required to act as a member of an Emergency Response Team.
Support development of annual budget: Support the development of the annual budget by producing base data as defined by the operations budget process.
Oversee shipment routing: Organise the distribution of the cargo, also known as ‘forwarding’. Take into account the instructions of the client and determine where regular routing or various routings may be required.
Manage vessel fleet: Manage a vessel fleet owned by a company; know the exact fleet capacity, maintenance requirements and official licenses required/held.
Monitor the validity of ship certificates: Control and monitor validity of the ship’s certificate and other official documents to be carried on board. Knowledge and ability to ensure the validity of certificates and other documents which must be carried on board.
Track shipments: Track and trace all shipment movements on a daily basis by utilising information from tracking systems and proactively notifying customers about the location of their shipments.
Track shipping sites: Track the different shipping sites where packages arrive in order to maintain an efficient distribution system and on-time tracking systems for customers.
Handle shipment paperwork: Handle paperwork containing information on shipments and attached to goods about to be shipped. Ensure that identification information is complete, visible, and in compliance with all regulations. Check labels showing product counts, final destination, and model numbers.
Plan daily ship operations: Plan the day-to-day activities on board ships, including tasks related to navigational safety, cargo, ballast, tank cleaning and tank inspections.
Avoid unplanned ship maintenance: Continuously check the state of vessels in order to ensure satisfactory performance, regulatory compliance, and yearly revisions.
Read ship operational data: Analyse and utilise vessel data in order to prevent potential problems.
Communicate vessel requirements: Provide advice to ship and fleet management on cargo requirements, cleaning of the tank, stability and stress, and how to continue to meet all statutory requirements for the vessel in this field.
Carry out ship-to-shore operations: Operate ship-to-shore radios and perform processes to exchange information required for vessel operations.
Prepare audit schemes for ships: Plan and prepare defined period audit schemes for vessels. Envision the requirements and procedures to be undertaken, and translate these into necessary activities and actions.
Link data between all inland business units: Link data between all divisions and inland business units – such as harbour docking, ship assist and barge shifting – to inland barge transportation, towing, and launch services.
Have access to shipping rates: Have the ability to access information about shipping rates and compare the information across providers. Use this information to prepare bids for clients.
Distinguish various types of ships: Recognise and name various types of vessels common in European maritime transport; understand the different characteristics, construction details, and tonnage capacities of different vessels.
Plan transport operations: Plan mobility and transport for different departments in order to obtain the best possible movement of equipment and materials. Negotiate the best possible delivery rates. Compare different bids and select the most reliable and cost-effective bid.
Review ship documentation: Review ship documentation related to cargo shipping permits, public health information, crew members and activities, and other compliance regulation.

This knowledge is sometimes, but not always, required for the role of inland water transport general manager. However, mastering this knowledge allows you to have more opportunities for career development.

These skills and competences are sometimes, but not always, required for the role of inland water transport general manager. However, mastering these skills and competences allows you to have more opportunities for career development.

Give instructions to staff: Give instructions to subordinates by employing various communication techniques. Adjust communication style to the target audience in order to convey instructions as intended.
Act reliably: Proceed in a way that one can be relied on or depended on.
Use ict systems: Select and use ICT systems for a variety of complex tasks in order to meet a variety of needs.
Write routine reports: Compose routine reports; identify appropriate forms or documents to record data from manual inspections and/or electronic systems. Write clear observations as required. A written report is usually a summary of readings from the routine performance of the reticulation system.
Negotiate with stakeholders: Negotiate compromises with stakeholders and strive to reach the most beneficial agreements for the company. May involve building relationships with suppliers and customers, as well as ensuring products are profitable.
Write work-related reports: Compose work-related reports that support effective relationship management and a high standard of documentation and record keeping. Write and present results and conclusions in a clear and intelligible way so they are comprehensible to a non-expert audience.
Liaise with colleagues: Liaise with fellow colleagues to ensure common understanding on work related affairs and agree on the necessary compromises the parties might need to face. Negotiate compromises between parties as to ensure that work in general run efficiently towards the achievement of the objectives.
Analyse ways to reduce travel time: Analyse prospective improvements in journey efficiency through reduction of travel time by modifying itineraries and outlining alternatives.
Have computer literacy: Utilise computers, IT equipment and modern day technology in an efficient way.
Liaise with port users: Communicate and cooperate with port users such as shipping agents, freight customers and port managers.
Liaise with managers: Liaise with managers of other departments ensuring effective service and communication, i.e. sales, planning, purchasing, trading, distribution and technical.

1324 – Supply, distribution and related managers

 

 

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References

1. Inland water transport general manager – ESCO