Maritime Subsector
OCCUPATIONS IN THE MARITIME SUBSECTOR
1. SHIPPING TRANSPORT AND MARITIME LOGISTICS AND INFRASTRUCTURE
Typical ship operations can be divided into three areas:
❂ The deck department,
❂ The engineering department,
❂ The steward’s department (cleaning and cooking)
SHIP’S OFFICER - Occupational code: 315202
❂ Assist the captain to navigate and control the operation of a ship
❂ Participate in controlling deck and bridge-watch activities
❂ Ensure safe loading and unloading of cargo
❂ Take care of the safety of the crew and supervise crew
2. ENGINEERING/ARTISANAL/TECHNICAL
MARINE ENGINEER - Occupational code: 315101
❂ Manage the operation and maintenance of the ship’s engine
❂ Manages all engineering related needs of a ship
❂ Manage, lead and develop personnel
3. PORTS, MARINE SERVICES AND COASTAL MANAGEMENT PORT SERVICES
DIVER - Occupational code: 684101
❂ Performs various underwater jobs using scuba gear or diving suit
❂ Repair harbour wall foundations
❂ Repair damaged ship hulls
❂ Check condition of marine accidents
MARINE SAFETY OFFICER - Occupational code: 325702
❂ Provide preventative measure to ensure safety at the sea or at ports
❂ Inspect vessels to ensure conformity to safety standards
❂ Review storage and operations areas to ensure they meet safety standards
❂ Give advice on environmental hazards
SHIP’S PILOTS - Occupational code: 315201
❂ Help in guiding ships when arriving or departing a port
❂ Advise captains of ships as they understand the local waters
❂ Control and participating in deck and bridge-watch activities
SHIPWRIGHTS - Occupational code: 315203
❂ Construct and repairs shipping vessels
❂ Uses all type of material to build ships
DECK HAND - Occupational code: 735101
Performs these tasks at a support level:
❂ Navigation and bridge watch keeping
❂ On-board operations and care for persons on board
❂ Handle and stow cargo
❂ Maintenance and repairing
❂ Mooring, towing, berthing and anchoring
❂ Carrying out security duties
SHIPMASTER - Occupational code: 315201
❂ Controls the operations of a freight or passenger ship at management level
❂ Navigating ships in and out of ports
❂ Manage Security Procedures and Contingency Plans on-board a ship
SHIP’S ENGINEERING OFFICER
❂ Support role to the marine engineer
❂ Responsible for all the electrical and mechanical maintenance of the ship
❂ Operating all mechanical equipment from engine, pumps refrigeration and air conditioning
HARBOUR MASTERS - Occupational code: 132407
❂ Overall control of a port
❂ Control shipping traffic at a port
❂ Manage lighthouses and vessel tracking systems
❂ Enforce harbour regulations
MARINE BIOLOGIST - Occupational code: 213107
❂ Management of marine environment
❂ Prevention of sea pollution
❂ Risk assessment specialists
❂ Testing and approval of treating systems
❂ Assisting in establishing the ecological effects of projects like the construction of harbours
SHIP’S SURVEYORS - Occupational code: 315203
❂ Conduct inspections and tests of vessels as required by law
❂ Check safety standards and condition of equipment
❂ Carry out surveys for government, insurance companies and freight owners
4. SUPPORT SERVICES
All organisations within the maritime subsector require support services. Within the support services you will find careers in IT, marketing, sales, finance, HR, legal services, research and development. These careers are adapted to the subsector to support operations.
