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
ship planner
ESCO occupation · 51 essential, 10 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
interpret graphical communication interfaces
use equipment for safe stowage
analyse ship operations
cargo industry
prepare documentation for international shipping
principles of cargo stowage
operate radio equipment
match vessels to shipping routes
communicate with customers
manage safety standards for inland water transport
implement cost-effective cargo handling strategies on ships
develop shipping itineraries
recruit employees
handle customer requests related to cargo
international regulations for cargo handling
have computer literacy
apply company policies
types of maritime vessels
vessel stability principles
operate scientific measuring equipment
consider constraints in maritime shipping
maritime transportation technology
use different communication channels
possess visual literacy
ensure customer focus
plan transport operations
maximise efficiency of crane operations
ensure safe loading of goods according to stowage plan
calculate the amount of cargo on a vessel
follow ethical code of conduct in transport services
maritime telecommunications
monitor the discharge of cargo
national regulations on handling cargo
read stowage plans
apply regulations on cargo transport operations
comply with legal regulations
compose stowage plans
prepare visual data
operate stowage programmes
think analytically
oversee shipment routing
maintain voyage logs
implement strategic planning
supervise unloading of cargo
measure ship tonnage
plan teamwork
operate maritime communication equipment
handle shipment risks
supervise loading of cargo
write work-related reports
International Maritime Organisation conventions
Optional & specialised skills
Other matches: water traffic coordinator · machinery, industrial equipment, ships and aircraft distribution manager · purchase planner · move manager · land planner
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.