Decksman
Decksmen are members of the deck department of an inland vessel. This position is usually the first step on the way to become an able seaman and beyond. They perform a variety of duties related to the operation and upkeep of deck department areas, the engine, and other equipment, mooring and unmooring, as well as (to a certain extent) the steering of the ship.
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"Entry Level" is the typical starting salary for individuals entering the labor market for the first time.
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Essential Skills & Knowledge
Essential Skills
- adhere to traffic regulations on inland waterways
- apply regulations on cargo transport operations
- assist anchoring operations
- clean parts of vessels
- clean ships
- communicate reports provided by passengers
- comply with checklists
- execute safety assurance exercises
- facilitate safe disembarkation of passengers
- follow procedures in the event of an alarm
- follow verbal instructions
- follow written instructions
- help to control passenger behaviour during emergency situations
- launch lifeboats
- load cargo onto ships
- maintain ropes
- maintain service record book
- maintain vessel engine room
- maintain vessel technical equipment according to instructions
- moor vessels
- operate life-saving appliances
- paint ship decks
- perform daily maintenance on ship machinery
- perform vessel maintenance and cleaning
- prepare engine room for operation
- read stowage plans
- secure ships using rope
- swim
- understand different types of locks and their operation
- undertake navigation safety actions
- unmoor vessels
- use ballasts
- use different types of fire extinguishers
- use equipment for safe stowage
Essential Knowledge
- environmental aspects of inland waterway transportation
- international regulations for cargo handling
- national regulations on handling cargo
- on board hazards
- types of cargo
- vessel safety equipment
The “Essential Skills and Knowledge” content is derived from the European Skills, Competences, Qualifications and Occupations (ESCO) framework for more information refer to ESCO's website.
Top sectors hiring Bahrainis for this job
- Transportation and Storage
- Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing
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