Description
Perform navigation of the vessel. Keep up to date nautical publications for safe navigation. Determine the vessel’s position and trace the tracks properly to ensure safety. Perform safe navigation, complying with regulations so as to avoid collisions, groundings, beaching and prevent marine pollution. Interpret weather reports using data obtained or provided to ensure the safety of the vessel. Apply radar information. Manage communications following maritime protocols.
Alternative labels
performing navigation in a small vessel
taking charge of a small vesel
take charge of a small ship
performing small vessel navigation
taking charge of a small ship
take charge of a small vesel
perform navigation in a small vessel
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
occupation-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Perform small vessel navigation is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Optional skill
Perform small vessel navigation 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.
Aquaculture mooring manager: Aquaculture mooring managers carry out and supervise the mooring of cages in stable stations, drifting cages or even self-propelled and semi-submerged cages. They safely operate and moor a variety of different types of large-scale cages, manage conditions such as currents, wave climate and seabed profile, in open or semi-open water areas.
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