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Vessel operations coordinator

Vessel operations coordinators manage chartered vessels' transit and performance optimizing the schedulers but also assessing the capabilities and the risks for vessels according to the different types of cargo such as crude oil or other chemical cargos. They make sure all necessary certifications are according to the regulations and all employees have up-to-date passports and licenses. Vessel operations coordinators schedule and maintain records of vessels' maintenance. At the operational level they have contact with the customers, following up customer complains, identifying new opportunities and providing customers with solutions.

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Rate 5 of the 27 essential skills of this occupation (European ESCO data). No account needed.

develop efficiency plans for maritime shipping

plan procedures for cargo operations

supervise unloading of cargo

manage vessel fleet

supervise loading of cargo

European Skills Framework

Skills and knowledge areas required for this occupation based on European classification.

Essential (27)

types of cargotypes of cargoThe different types of cargo e.g. bulk cargo, liquid bulk cargo and heavy materials.physical parts of the vesselphysical parts of the vesselThe different physical components of the vessel and their maintenance and care effort.maritime lawmaritime lawThe collection of domestic and international laws and treaties that govern behaviour on the sea.International Maritime Organisation conventionsInternational Maritime Organisation conventionsThe fundamental principles and requirements laid in the different conventions issued by the International Maritime Organisation.types of maritime vesselstypes of maritime vesselsVarious types of maritime vessels such as container ships, passenger ships and fishing vessels, and their characteristics and specifications, security, technical, and maintenance requirements.principles of cargo stowageprinciples of cargo stowageThe principles of cargo stowage. The procedures by which containers should be efficiently loaded and unloaded, taking into account gravitational forces that are exerted during transportation.develop efficiency plans for maritime shippingdevelop efficiency plans for maritime shippingArrange 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 cargo weight on the s...plan procedures for cargo operationsplan procedures for cargo operationsPlan a series of logistical procedures for cargo operations staff. Ensure the implementation of plans to the original specification.supervise unloading of cargosupervise unloading of cargoSupervise unloading processes for equipment, cargo, goods and other items. Ensure that everything is handled and stored correctly in accordance with regulations and standards.manage vessel fleetmanage vessel fleetManage a vessel fleet owned by a company; know the exact fleet capacity, maintenance requirements and official licenses required/held.supervise loading of cargosupervise loading of cargoSupervise 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.inspect maritime operationsinspect maritime operationsInspect maritime activities and ensure that operations are performed correctly and in a timely fashion; safely operate lifesaving and firefighting equipment.advise on tanker operationsadvise on tanker operationsProvide advice on vessel capability, assessing risk associated with a specific vessel use, and interacting with in-transit vessels, to facilitate the transport of liquids, especially oil or gas.apply regulations on cargo transport operationsapply regulations on cargo transport operationsDisplay knowledge of relevant local, national, European and international regulations, standards, and codes concerning the operation of freight transport.manage vessel deck operationsmanage vessel deck operationsKnow general activities carried out on a ship's deck. Understand the hierarchy of a ship's crew and the tasks performed by different roles on the deck. Plan and coordinate vessel operation and communi...establish draft annual schedules for vesselsestablish draft annual schedules for vesselsEstablish draft annual schedules and maintain the schedules of vessels as requirements change.advise on maritime regulationsadvise on maritime regulationsProvide information and advice on maritime laws, vessel registration, and safety regulations.negotiate prices for transport of cargonegotiate prices for transport of cargoNegotiate prices for cargo transport. Pursue maximum efficiency in logistics and transportation. Calculate efficient routes for freight transport.maintain vessel inventorymaintain vessel inventoryKeep an up-to-date inventory for a vessel, including information on spare components, oil and fuel. Determine the amount of fuel that will be needed for a voyage; ensure that sufficient amounts of fue...conduct on board safety inspectionsconduct on board safety inspectionsConduct on board safety inspections; identify and remove potential threats to the physical integrity of the ship crew.assess vessel capabilityassess vessel capabilityAssess vessel capability utilising different methods and drawing on information from the deck crew. Determine specific measurements and gather data for further calculations on the capability of vessel...ensure incident free execution of voyagesensure incident free execution of voyagesEnsure incident free execution of the voyages of international charter ships carrying crude, chemical and/or clean oil cargos, and optimise chartered vessel performance. Anticipate any potential incid...consider constraints in maritime shippingconsider constraints in maritime shippingConsider multiple constraints specific to maritime shipping such as: the maximum draught of ships; the depth of channels and canals; tide measures; and the respective impact on load capacity. Create d...calculate the amount of cargo on a vesselcalculate the amount of cargo on a vesselDetermine the weight of cargo on tanker ships and cargo vessels. Calculate the exact amount of loaded cargo or cargo to be discharged.coordinate the itineraries of vesselscoordinate the itineraries of vesselsDevelop, manage, and coordinate the itinerary of vessels worldwide together with other stakeholders.consider time zones in execution of workconsider time zones in execution of workWork considering multiple time zones and plan activities depending on the voyage times and respective operating times of ports around the world.match vessels to shipping routesmatch vessels to shipping routesUnderstand 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 departur...
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write emergency instructions for handling of dangerous goodswrite emergency instructions for handling of dangerous goodsProvide written instructions on the handling of dangerous goods in an emergency. The instructions must be composed in a language that every crew member is able to understand.give instructions to staffgive instructions to staffGive instructions to subordinates by employing various communication techniques. Adjust communication style to the target audience in order to convey instructions as intended.manage the lightering operationmanage the lightering operationEnd the lightering operation if required to protect the safety of the vessels, the crew or the environment.act reliablyact reliablyProceed in a way that one can be relied on or depended on.manage staffmanage staffManage 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 wor...use different communication channelsuse different communication channelsMake 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.use maritime Englishuse maritime EnglishCommunicate in English employing language used in actual situations on board ships, in ports and elsewhere in the shipping chain.adjust prioritiesadjust prioritiesAdjust priorities quickly in response to frequently changing circumstances. Continually assess tasks and respond to those requiring extra attention. Foresee and seek to avoid crisis management.have computer literacyhave computer literacyUtilise computers, IT equipment and modern day technology in an efficient way.work in a water transport teamwork in a water transport teamWork confidently in a group in water transport services, in which each individual operates in their own area of responsibility to reach a common goal, such as a good customer interaction, maritime saf...use microsoft officeuse microsoft officeUse the standard programs contained in Microsoft Office. Create a document and do basic formatting, insert page breaks, create headers or footers, and insert graphics, create automatically generated t...

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Frequently asked questions

What does a vessel operations coordinator do?

Vessel operations coordinators manage chartered vessels' transit and performance optimizing the schedulers but also assessing the capabilities and the risks for vessels according to the different types of cargo such as crude oil or other chemical cargos. They make sure all necessary certifications are according to the regulations and all employees have up-to-date passports and licenses. Vessel operations coordinators schedule and maintain records of vessels' maintenance. At the operational level they have contact with the customers, following up customer complains, identifying new opportunities and providing customers with solutions.

What skills does a vessel operations coordinator need?

A vessel operations coordinator needs 27 essential skills, including types of cargo, physical parts of the vessel, maritime law, International Maritime Organisation conventions, types of maritime vessels.

Will AI replace vessel operations coordinator jobs?

The AI disruption score for vessel operations coordinator is 34/100 (low risk). Skills most exposed to automation: calculate the amount of cargo on a vessel, apply regulations on cargo transport operations, write emergency instructions for handling of dangerous goods. Most resilient: act reliably, work in a water transport team, supervise unloading of cargo.

Quick Facts

SectorLogistics
ISCO GroupNumerical and material recording clerks
Essential Skills27

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