About this career
Water traffic coordinators manage the movements of a vessel in ports and waterways. They ensure the efficient deployment of vessels of a shipping company.
Essential skills
anticipate shipment handling requirements
apply procedures to ensure cargo complies with customs regulations
coordinate dock operations
coordinate the itineraries of vessels
develop efficiency plans for maritime shipping
ensure compliance with port regulations
ensure vessel compliance with regulations
implement cost-effective cargo handling strategies on ships
implement efficiency plans for logistics operations
liaise with port users
load cargo onto ships
manage dispatch software systems
manage port operations improvement procedures
match vessels to shipping routes
operate port communications systems
prepare transportation routes
verify qualifications of water transport crew
Required knowledge
commodities in maritime transportation
customs regulations for passengers
freight transport methods
maritime telecommunications
port regulation
principles of cargo stowage
types of maritime vessels
vessel stability principles
vessel traffic services
warehouse operations
Additional skills
act reliably
comply with checklists
have computer literacy
perform manual work autonomously
perform services in a flexible manner
use different communication channels
transportation methods
Also known as
marine traffic planner
coordinator in water traffic
water traffic planner
marine traffic co-ordinator
waterway traffic planner
port traffic coordinator
dock traffic coordinator