Description
Understand inland waterway ship building and construction. Operate vessel in compliance with construction legislation.
Alternative labels
inland waterway vessel manufacture
manufacture of inland waterway vessels
manufacture of inland waterway ships
construction of inland waterway vessels
inland waterway ship manufacture
building of inland waterway ships
fabrication of inland waterway ships
construction of inland waterway ships
building of inland waterway vessels
inland waterway vessel building
inland waterway ship construction
fabrication of inland waterway vessels
Skill type
knowledge
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential knowledge
Inland waterway ship building is an essential knowledge of the following occupations:
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.
Engine minder: Engine minders perform work related to the deck department of an inland water transport vessel. They use their experience on-board a motorised inland navigation vessel as an ordinary crewmember and have a basic knowledge of engines.
Marine mechanic: Marine mechanics are in charge of the engines and mechanical parts of the vessel and replace defective equipment and parts. They communicate with other crew members on the operational level. Marine mechanics maintain and repair the engines and the other machinery of vessels such as boilers, generators and electrical equipment.
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.
Optional knowledge
Inland waterway ship building is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this knowledge may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Matrose: Matroses are members of the deck department of an inland water transportship. They may work on the helm, on the deck, in the cargo hold and in the engine room. They may be called on to use emergency, lifesaving, damage control, and safety equipment. They perform all operations connected with the launching of lifesaving equipment and are expected to be able to operate deck machinery, mooring and anchoring equipment.
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