Hard Skills
IntermediateHelmsmanshipThe proficiency in steering a vessel by maintaining precise compass headings or following specific helm orders from the pilot or officer.
FoundationalVisual and Auditory WatchkeepingMaintaining a constant lookout for other ships, navigational hazards, and distress signals using sight, sound, and radar.
IntermediateDeck Machinery OperationThe technical ability to operate winches, windlasses, and cranes for mooring, anchoring, and cargo handling.
FoundationalMarine Engine System MonitoringSupporting engine room crew by monitoring pressure gauges, fluid levels, and machinery temperatures to ensure technical reliability.
AdvancedEmergency Survival and FirefightingThe practical application of maritime safety procedures, including lifeboat launching and the use of fire-suppression systems.
IntermediateMaritime Communication ProtocolEffective use of marine VHF radio, hand signals, and internal communication systems to relay orders between deck and bridge.