Perform bunkering

Description

Perform bunkering, the process of supplying fuels to ships for their own use. Ensure sufficient amounts of fuel for the duration of the journeys.

Alternative labels

perform ship fuelling activity
fuel ships
conduct bunkering
conduct bunkering activity
undertake bunkering activity
conduct ship fuelling activity
undertake bunkering
supply fuel to ships
undertake ship fuelling activity
perform bunkering activity

Skill type

skill/competence

Skill reusability level

sector-specific

Relationships with occupations

Essential skill

Perform bunkering is an essential skill of the following occupations:

Ship duty engineer: Ship duty engineers share responsibility for most of the content of the ship’s hull. They ensure operation of the main engines, steering mechanism, electrical generation and other major subsystems. They communicate with the ship chief engineer to perform technical operations.
Ship assistant engineer: Ship assistant engineers assist the ship chief engineer and the ship duty engineer in the operations of the ship’s hull. They support the operation of the main engines, steering mechanism, electrical generation and other major subsystems. They communicate with maritime engineers about the performance of technical operations. They also ensure appropriate safety and regulatory standards compliance and are able to take on higher level positions if needed.

Optional skill

Perform bunkering 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

  1. Perform bunkering – ESCO

 

Last updated on September 20, 2022