2.9 KiB
2.9 KiB
name, description
| name | description |
|---|---|
| helmsman | Occupational skill for the role 'helmsman' (also: helm, submarine helmsman, steersman, steerswoman, helmswoman). Use when the user asks for typical helmsman work such as: Maintain government-issued certifications, as required.; Lower and man lifeboats when emergencies occur.; Handle lines to moor vessels to wharfs, to tie up vessels to other vessels, or to rig towing lines. |
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.
Core workflow
- Maintain government-issued certifications, as required.
- Lower and man lifeboats when emergencies occur.
- Handle lines to moor vessels to wharfs, to tie up vessels to other vessels, or to rig towing lines.
- Stand watch in ships' bows or bridge wings to look for obstructions in a ship's path or to locate navigational aids, such as buoys or lighthouses.
- Operate, maintain, or repair ship equipment, such as winches, cranes, derricks, or weapons system.
- Lubricate machinery, equipment, or engine parts, such as gears, shafts, or bearings.
- Break out, rig, and stow cargo-handling gear, stationary rigging, or running gear.
- Splice and repair ropes, wire cables, or cordage, using marlinespikes, wire cutters, twine, and hand tools.
How to use this skill
- Read references/profile.md for the occupation profile and scope.
- Consult references/tasks.md for the full task and activity inventory.
- Check references/skills.md for essential vs. optional competences.
- Check references/tools.md for the software commonly used in this role.
- See references/ai-skills.md — matched external AI agent skills (per-source attribution).
Key competences (essential)
- adhere to traffic regulations on inland waterways
- adjust weight of cargo to capacity of freight transport vehicles
- anchor ships to the port
- anchors used in inland water transport
- apply regulations on cargo transport operations
- assess stability of vessels
- assess trim of vessels
- assist anchoring operations
- clean parts of vessels
- communicate reports provided by passengers
- distinguish ship construction methods
- distinguish various types of ships
- ensure integrity of hull
- ensure safe loading of goods according to stowage plan
- european classification of inland waterways
Hot technologies
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Windows
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
Sources: ESCO v1.2.1 (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/6474e4d4-e3a6-4e88-83ee-971ebbf954e9), ONET 30.3 (53-5011.00). See manifest.json for licensing/attribution.*