Port Coordinator Numerical & Material Recording Clerks
SaveWhat Does a Port Coordinator Do?
Port coordinators manage operations of traffic division for port authorities. They enforce rules and regulations, such as the berthing of ships, handling and storing of cargo, and the use of port facilities. They direct policing and cleaning activities of harbour department land, streets, buildings, and water areas. Port coordinators also ensure that activities concerning revenue are documented and submitted to accounting division. They advise port authorities on rates and revisions of port tariff, and solicit steamship companies to use port facilities. They direct activities concerned with compiling daily and annual ship and cargo statistics.
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Types Of Maritime Vessels
Know a large variety of maritime vessels and their characteristics and specifications. Use that knowledge to ensure that all security, technical, and maintenance measures are taken into account in their supply.
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Skills You Need to Become a Port Coordinator
Essential Skills
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EssentialTypes Of Maritime Vessels knowledge
Know a large variety of maritime vessels and their characteristics and specifications. Use that knowledge to ensure that all security, technical, and maintenance measures are taken into account in their …
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EssentialGeographic Areas knowledge
Know the geographic area in detail; know where different organisations carry out operations.
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EssentialPhysical Parts Of The Vessel knowledge
Detailed knowledge of the different physical components of the vessel. Provide maintenance and care to ensure optimal operations.
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EssentialCommodities In Maritime Transportation knowledge
Knowledge of the most important commodities in maritime transportation, i.e. oil, grain, ore, coal and fertilisers, and their characteristics and subdivisions.
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EssentialCustoms Regulations For Passengers knowledge
Understand passenger customs regulations; know which official documents or declaration forms are required from different kinds of passenger.
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EssentialMatch Vessels To Shipping Routes knowledge
Understand how particular types of ships are transport different kinds of cargo and operate on different shipping routes. Know the current maritime routes to plan and schedule the arrival and …
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EssentialPort Regulation knowledge
Know port standards and legal regulations, based primarily on municipal laws, port laws or the Maritime Code.
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EssentialApply Safety Management skill
Apply and supervise measures and regulations concerning security and safety in order to maintain a safe environment in the workplace.
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EssentialEnsure Ongoing Compliance With Regulations skill
Conduct tasks and procedures to ensure that aviation certificates maintain their validity; undertake safeguarding measures as appropriate.
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EssentialEnsure Public Safety And Security skill
Implement the relevant procedures, strategies and use the proper equipment to promote local or national security activities for the protection of data, people, institutions, and property.
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EssentialGive Instructions To Staff skill
Give instructions to subordinates by employing various communication techniques. Adjust communication style to the target audience in order to convey instructions as intended.
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EssentialManage Staff skill
Manage employees and subordinates, working in a team or individually, to maximise their performance and contribution. Schedule their work and activities, give instructions, motivate and direct the workers to meet …
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EssentialSupervise Loading Of Cargo skill
Supervise the process of loading equipment, cargo, goods and other items. Ensure that all cargo is handled and stored properly in accordance with regulations and standards.
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EssentialSupervise Unloading Of Cargo skill
Supervise unloading processes for equipment, cargo, goods and other items. Ensure that everything is handled and stored correctly in accordance with regulations and standards.
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EssentialAnticipate Installation Maintenance skill
Prepare resources and activities to execute installation maintenance, according to budget needs.
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EssentialAnticipate Logistics Requirements For Port Operations skill
Anticipate port logistics according to vessel departure and arrival. Manage workforce to carry out port activities.
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EssentialApply Procedures To Ensure Cargo Complies With Customs Regulations skill
Apply the different procedures required to meet customs obligations when transporting goods across borders and arriving via ports/airports or any other logistics hub, such as producing written customs declarations. Apply …
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EssentialConduct Full-scale Emergency Plan Exercises skill
Conduct and mobilise all efforts, support organisations, resources, and communications within the airport, to carry out prevention plan exercises in order to prepare and train airport personnel for real-life emergency …
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EssentialCoordinate Dock Operations skill
Coordinate cargo shipments in and out of dock. Position cranes and arrange containers into shipments, taking into account the exact measures and weight of each container.
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EssentialCoordinate The Itineraries Of Vessels skill
Develop, manage, and coordinate the itinerary of vessels worldwide together with other stakeholders.
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EssentialEnsure Compliance With Port Regulations skill
Enforce compliance with regulations in harbours and sea ports. Communicate with relevant authorities to identify potential risks.
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EssentialLiaise With Port Users skill
Communicate and cooperate with port users such as shipping agents, freight customers and port managers.
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EssentialLoad Cargo Onto Ships skill
Load and unload cargo onto ships. Oversee cargo loading and discharging operations.
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EssentialManage Port Operations skill
Execute port strategy in order to gain sufficient revenue and provide optimal customer service.
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EssentialManage Port Operations Improvement Procedures skill
Manage all improvement procedures in port operations, including their development and implementation. Understand port activities, operations, and the way these are carried out, to manage improvement.
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EssentialManage Vessel Cargo Activities skill
Manage and oversee the safe and punctual loading and unloading of cargo from vessels in port.
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EssentialOperate Marine Communication Systems skill
Operate on board marine communication systems; communicate with other ships or with on-shore control centre e.g. to send urgent messages concerning safety; transmit or receive alerts, etc.
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EssentialOperate Port Communications Systems skill
Operate telephone and radio systems, and more complex communication systems used in inland waterway ports, in the coordination of port operations.
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EssentialSupervise Movement Of Crew skill
Oversee embarkation and disembarkation of crew members; ensure that safety regulations are followed according to specifications.
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EssentialSupervise Movement Of Passengers skill
Oversee embarking and disembarking of travellers; ensure that safety regulations are followed according to specifications.
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OptionalAct Reliably skill
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OptionalApply Transportation Management Concepts skill
Apply transport industry management concepts in order to improve transportation processes, reduce waste, increase efficiency, and improve schedule preparation.
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OptionalComply With Checklists skill
Follow checklists and ensure compliance with all the items included in them.
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OptionalHave Computer Literacy skill
Utilise computers, IT equipment and modern day technology in an efficient way.
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OptionalManage The Customer Experience skill
Monitor, create and oversee customer experience and perception of brand and service. Ensure pleasant customer experience, treat customers in a cordial and courteous manner.
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OptionalPerform Services In A Flexible Manner skill
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OptionalShow Confidence skill
Demonstrate degrees of maturity by fully understanding one's own qualities and abilities which can serve as sources of confidence in different situations.
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OptionalUse Different Communication Channels skill
Make use of various types of communication channels such as verbal, handwritten, digital and telephonic communication with the purpose of constructing and sharing ideas or information.
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