Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
Software developer
Data analyst
Web developer
Network engineer
Database administrator
Accountant
Registered nurse
Electrician
Civil engineer
Graphic designer
port coordinator
ESCO occupation · 30 essential, 8 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
manage port operations
load cargo onto ships
supervise unloading of cargo
anticipate logistics requirements for port operations
coordinate the itineraries of vessels
supervise movement of passengers
operate marine communication systems
supervise movement of crew
customs regulations for passengers
ensure public safety and security
operate port communications systems
conduct full-scale emergency plan exercises
coordinate dock operations
apply procedures to ensure cargo complies with customs regulations
anticipate installation maintenance
supervise loading of cargo
give instructions to staff
liaise with port users
ensure ongoing compliance with regulations
port regulation
manage vessel cargo activities
apply safety management
manage port operations improvement procedures
types of maritime vessels
ensure compliance with port regulations
physical parts of the vessel
commodities in maritime transportation
match vessels to shipping routes
geographic areas
manage staff
Optional & specialised skills
Other matches: water traffic coordinator · sports programme coordinator · student financial support coordinator · ship pilot dispatcher · inventory coordinator
Coming next: live skill demand and trends — how often each skill
actually appears in job ads — arrive with the EURES / Cedefop integration. The skills above
are the canonical requirements for the role from the EU ESCO taxonomy.