helmsman (EN)
ISCO 3152 · v1.2.1
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.
Classification skills are not a measurement of your proficiency or future displaced hours.
Source aliases (EN)
- helmswoman
- steersman
- submarine helmsman
- helm
- steerswoman
Skills and knowledge
Essential (EN) · 53
- use radar navigation
- use modern electronic navigational aids
- physical parts of the vessel
- international regulations for cargo handling
- assess trim of vessels
- international waterways
- help to control passenger behaviour during emergency situations
- functions of vessel deck equipment
- use meteorological information
- restrict passenger access to specific areas on board
- facilitate safe disembarkation of passengers
- maintain ship stability in relation to weight of passengers
- supervise movement of crew
- anchor ships to the port
- execute safety assurance exercises
- supervise movement of passengers
- supervise unloading of cargo
- supervise loading of cargo
- moor vessels
- ensure integrity of hull
- multimodal transport logistics
- assess stability of vessels
- use equipment for safe stowage
- communicate reports provided by passengers
- clean parts of vessels
- apply regulations on cargo transport operations
- national regulations on handling cargo
- adjust weight of cargo to capacity of freight transport vehicles
- manage emergency situations on board
- assist anchoring operations
- manage vessel control systems
- vessel stability principles
- european classification of inland waterways
- navigate European inland waterways
- ensure safe loading of goods according to stowage plan
- verify qualifications of water transport crew
- inland waterway ship building
- passenger transport regulations
- understand different types of locks and their operation
- stow cargo
- distinguish various types of ships
- adhere to traffic regulations on inland waterways
- operate life-saving appliances
- unmoor vessels
- principles of cargo stowage
- distinguish ship construction methods
- national waterways
- anchors used in inland water transport
- swim
- evaluate engine performance
- vessel points of sail
- vessel traffic services
- follow procedures in the event of an alarm
Optional (EN) · 22
- apply conflict management
- provide first aid
- perform risk analysis
- act reliably
- manipulate sails on vessels
- provide feedback on job performance
- vessel fuels
- use different communication channels
- electrical systems used in transportation
- encourage teambuilding
- perform vessel maintenance and cleaning
- show intercultural awareness
- detect malfunctions in engines
- contribute to bilge and ballast operations
- recognise abnormalities on board
- use maritime English
- manage environmental aspects of inland waterway transportation
- have computer literacy
- comply with checklists
- work in a water transport team
- implement environmental protection measures
- implement workplace drug policies
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