Water Traffic Coordinator Numerical & Material Recording Clerks
SaveWhat Does a Water Traffic Coordinator Do?
Water traffic coordinator manage the movements of a vessel in ports and waterways. They ensure the efficient deployment of vessels of a shipping company.
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Where Do I Start?
Principles Of Cargo Stowage
Understand the principles of cargo stowage. Understand procedures by which containers should be efficiently loaded and unloaded, taking into account gravitational forces that are exerted during transportation.
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Skills You Need to Become a Water Traffic Coordinator
Essential Skills
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EssentialPrinciples Of Cargo Stowage knowledge
Understand the principles of cargo stowage. Understand procedures by which containers should be efficiently loaded and unloaded, taking into account gravitational forces that are exerted during transportation.
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EssentialVessel Stability Principles knowledge
Thoroughly understand the principles of vessel stability; follow safety requirements during loading and unloading of cargo.
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EssentialFreight Transport Methods knowledge
Understand different modalities of transport such as air, sea, or intermodal freight transport. Specialise in one of the modalities and possess a deeper knowledge of the details and procedures of …
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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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EssentialWarehouse Operations knowledge
Know the basic principles and practices of warehouse operations such as goods storage. Understand and satisfy customer needs and requirements while effectively utilising warehouse equipment, space and labour.
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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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EssentialMaritime Telecommunications knowledge
Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting equipment and overall operation of telecommunications systems.
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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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EssentialEnsure Vessel Compliance With Regulations skill
Inspect vessels, vessel components, and equipment; ensure compliance with standards and specifications.
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EssentialAnticipate Shipment Handling Requirements skill
Ensure correct handling of shipment cargo; calculate cargo weight and operate cranes to move containers.
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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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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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EssentialDevelop Efficiency Plans For Maritime Shipping skill
Arrange the most efficient use of cargo space and vessel movement, monitor the number of available cranes and dock space and assess the physical condition of ships and impact of …
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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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EssentialImplement Cost-effective Cargo Handling Strategies On Ships skill
Implement cost-effective strategies for loading and unloading of cargo on ships with the aim of maximising efficiency, reducing the resources expended, and assuring sufficient operations while increasing profit.
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EssentialImplement Efficiency Plans For Logistics Operations skill
Implement efficiency plans developed by managers in facilities. Use techniques, resources, and training in order to improve workplace efficiency.
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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 Dispatch Software Systems skill
Manage dispatch software systems to execute tasks such as work order generation, route planning, and other activities.
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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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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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EssentialPrepare Transportation Routes skill
Prepare routes by chosing the best possible way and foresee adjustments in case of need, by providing additional running time or adapting capacity and timing in response to changes in …
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Optional Skills (5 of 8 displayed)
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OptionalTransportation Methods knowledge
Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and optimal work strategies.
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OptionalAct Reliably skill
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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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OptionalPerform Manual Work Autonomously skill
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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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