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Career Guidance Skills working with machinery and specialised equipment S8.3 - operating watercraft S8.3.0 - operating watercraft Steer vessels in ports
Description
Direct the course of vessels in ports using information on the local weather, wind, water depths tides, etc. Ensure that vessels avoid hazards such as reefs through use of navigational aids. Communicate and cooperate with captain and ship's crew; operate vessel communication and navigation instruments; communicate with other vessels and harbour control centre.
Occupations requiring this skill
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Skill demand overview
- Essential in 2 occupations
- Optional in 0 occupations
- Total: 2 occupations
- Most common in: ISCO major group 3 (Technicians and associate professionals)
Essential for
- Maritime pilotMaritime pilots are mariners who guide ships through dangerous or congested waters, such as harbours or river mouths. They are expert ship handlers who possess detailed knowledge o…
- SailorSailors assist the ship captain and any crew higher in hierarchy to operate ships. They dust and wax furniture and polish wood trim, sweep floors and decks, and polish…
Related skills
- Influence of winds and currents in the steering of ships
- Local waters of the port
- Act reliably
- Anchor ships to the port
- Have computer literacy
- Guide ships into docks
- Assist in maritime rescue operations
- Operate traditional water depth measurement equipment
- Assist anchoring operations
- Conduct water navigation
- Anchors used in maritime water transport
- Deal with challenging work conditions
- Paint ship decks
- Analyse weather forecast
Last updated on February 19, 2026
