Description
Manage safely the mechanical elements in the loading and unloading of cargo and stores. Organize stowing and unstowing of products to guarantee the stability of the vessel.
Alternative labels
cargo handling managing
managing cargo handling
supervise cargo handling
cargo handling supervising
supervising cargo handling
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Manage cargo handling is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Fisheries boatman: Fisheries boatmen operate small boats inshore and near the coast only. They organise, manage and execute shipping activities on deck and with engines. Fisheries boatmen capture and conserve fish or engage in aquaculture operations. They respect the safety conditions and comply with national and international regulations.
Stevedore superintendent: Stevedore superintendents supervise and monitor the freight handling and longshore labor in a dockyard to maximise productivity. They manage the loading and unloading of cargo and monitor the safety of the work area. Stevedore superintendents may also investigate incidents and prepare accident reports.
Fisheries boatmaster: Fisheries boatmasters operate fishing vessels in coastal waters performing operations at the deck and engine. They control the navigation as well as capture and conservation of fish within the established boundaries in compliance with national and international regulations.
Optional skill
Manage cargo handling 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
- Manage cargo handling – ESCO