Hard Skills
IntermediateVessel ManeuveringThe proficiency in steering, docking, and controlling the speed of scows or cable ferries under varying weather and water conditions.
AdvancedMaritime Safety ProtocolsKnowledge and application of international and local maritime safety regulations, including the use of life-saving equipment.
IntermediateDeck Equipment MaintenanceRoutine inspection and maintenance of winches, cables, pulleys, and mooring lines used in ferry and scow operations.
AdvancedEmergency Response and RescueExecuting protocols for man-overboard, shipboard fires, and vessel groundings in a marine environment.
IntermediateMarine CommunicationEffective use of VHF radio equipment and standardized maritime terminology to communicate with port authorities and other vessels.
IntermediateCargo Load BalancingCalculating and managing the distribution of weight on the scow to maintain vessel stability and buoyancy.