# Competences — skipper

Source: ESCO v1.2.1 occupation-skill relations (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/ee646fa1-3f09-4e43-9275-3aa958ca00ae).

## Essential

- **adhere to traffic regulations on inland waterways** (skill/competence)
- **analyse reports provided by passengers** (skill/competence)
- **assess stability of vessels** (skill/competence)
- **assess trim of vessels** (skill/competence)
- **assume highest level of responsibility in inland water transportation** (skill/competence)
- **calculate the amount of cargo on a vessel** (skill/competence)
- **communicate mooring plans** (skill/competence)
- **compose stowage plans** (skill/competence)
- **conduct analysis of ship data** (skill/competence)
- **conduct water navigation** (skill/competence)
- **coordinate the itineraries of vessels** (skill/competence)
- **distinguish ship construction methods** (skill/competence)
- **distinguish various types of ships** (skill/competence)
- **ensure integrity of hull** (skill/competence)
- **ensure safe loading of goods according to stowage plan** (skill/competence)
- **ensure vessel compliance with regulations** (skill/competence)
- **ensure vessel security** (skill/competence)
- **european classification of inland waterways** (knowledge)
- **functions of vessel deck equipment** (knowledge)
- **inland waterway police regulations** (knowledge)
- **inland waterway ship building** (knowledge)
- **instruct on technical shore-based operations** (skill/competence)
- **international regulations for cargo handling** (knowledge)
- **international waterways** (knowledge)
- **manage environmental aspects of inland waterway transportation** (skill/competence)
- **manage vessel cargo activities** (skill/competence)
- **manipulate sails on vessels** (skill/competence)
- **monitor crew members operating engines** (skill/competence)
- **multimodal transport logistics** (knowledge)
- **national regulations on handling cargo** (knowledge)
- **national waterways** (knowledge)
- **navigate European inland waterways** (skill/competence)
- **passenger transport regulations** (knowledge)
- **physical parts of the vessel** (knowledge)
- **plot shipping navigation routes** (skill/competence)
- **prepare safety exercises on ships** (skill/competence)
- **principles of cargo stowage** (knowledge)
- **provide first aid** (skill/competence)
- **provide on-board safety training** (skill/competence)
- **read stowage plans** (skill/competence)
- **recognise abnormalities on board** (skill/competence)
- **restrict passenger access to specific areas on board** (skill/competence)
- **secure cargo in stowage** (skill/competence)
- **steer vessels** (skill/competence)
- **undertake navigation safety actions** (skill/competence)
- **use meteorological information** (skill/competence)
- **use modern electronic navigational aids** (skill/competence)
- **use radar navigation** (skill/competence)
- **use water navigation devices** (skill/competence)
- **vessel fuels** (knowledge)
- **vessel points of sail** (knowledge)
- **vessel safety equipment** (knowledge)
- **vessel stability principles** (knowledge)

## Optional

- act reliably (skill/competence)
- analyse travel alternatives (skill/competence)
- create a work atmosphere of continuous improvement (skill/competence)
- have computer literacy (skill/competence)
- implement environmental protection measures (skill/competence)
- maintain updated professional knowledge (skill/competence)
- manage staff (skill/competence)
- secure ships using rope (skill/competence)
- use maritime English (skill/competence)
- verify qualifications of water transport crew (skill/competence)

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## Market evidence (job-ad analysis, 16 ads, as of 2026-07-19)

Share of analyzed job ads mentioning the item (threshold ≥ 20 %). Source: JSearch/Adzuna APIs.

### Hard skills

- vessel operation — **38 %**
- navigation — **31 %**
- vessel command — **25 %**
- emergency response — **19 %**
- passenger safety — **19 %**
- safety management — **19 %**

### Responsibilities

- vessel operation — **25 %**

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