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Captain<\/b><\/p>\n

The captain is the highest authority on board an inland vessel.<\/p>\n

Responsibilities:<\/b><\/p>\n

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  • Overall responsibility for the vessel, crew, cargo, and safety.<\/li>\n
  • Steering and navigating the vessel in accordance with regulations and waterway conditions.<\/li>\n
  • Route planning and monitoring weather and water levels.<\/li>\n
  • Coordinating and supervising all operations on board.<\/li>\n
  • Main point of contact for authorities and port operators.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Helmsman<\/b><\/p>\n

    The helmsman is the deputy to the captain and takes on many practical duties on the bridge and during ship operations.<\/p>\n

    Responsibilities:<\/b><\/p>\n

      \n
    • Responsible for watchkeeping and monitoring the planned route.<\/li>\n
    • Assists the captain with navigation and steering.<\/li>\n
    • Checks the condition of the cargo and ensures safe stowage.<\/li>\n
    • Performs administrative tasks such as maintaining logbooks.<\/li>\n
    • Plans and coordinates maneuvers such as docking, undocking, and lock passages.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

      Full sailor<\/b><\/p>\n

      The Full sailor is an experienced crew member who leads and organizes the work on deck.<\/p>\n

      Responsibilities:<\/b>
      \n\u2022 Coordinates the work of the deck crew.
      \n\u2022 Responsible for the maintenance and care of deck equipment, ropes, bollards, and anchors.
      \n\u2022 Supervises and directs loading and unloading operations.
      \n\u2022 Assists with docking, undocking, and lock maneuvers.
      \n\u2022 Ensures compliance with safety regulations on deck.<\/p>\n

      Sailor<\/b><\/p>\n

      A Sailor is a trained crew member who performs a wide range of tasks on the vessel.<\/p>\n

      Responsibilities:<\/b>
      \n\u2022 Performs maintenance work such as cleaning, painting, and minor repairs.
      \n\u2022 Operates mechanical devices and equipment, such as anchor winches or cranes.
      \n\u2022 Assists with docking, undocking, and lock maneuvers.
      \n\u2022 Helps secure and monitor the cargo.
      \n\u2022 Performs tasks related to safety and emergency management, such as operating lifesaving equipment.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

      Light sailor<\/b><\/p>\n

      An Light sailor is a crew member with less experience who performs basic tasks under guidance.<\/p>\n

      Responsibilities:<\/b><\/p>\n

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      • Supports the deck crew with everyday tasks such as cleaning and maintenance.<\/li>\n
      • Assists with cargo securing and handling equipment.<\/li>\n
      • Learns the basics of navigation and other onboard operations.<\/li>\n
      • Assists with simple maneuvers and works under the supervision of the boatswain or able seaman.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Deckhand<\/b><\/p>\n

        A deckhand is an assistant, often without formal training, who performs simple tasks on the vessel.<\/p>\n

        Responsibilities:<\/b><\/p>\n

          \n
        • Helps maintain the deck and equipment.<\/li>\n
        • Performs general support tasks such as stowing equipment or keeping the vessel clean.<\/li>\n
        • Assists with loading and unloading under supervision.<\/li>\n
        • Helps with maneuvers, e.g., by handling ropes or fenders.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          These positions are specifically tailored to the requirements of inland shipping, where flexibility, teamwork, and knowledge of waterways play a central role.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"100-width.php","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-874","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"\nJob profiles - istmgroup.com<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/istmgroup.com\/en\/job-profiles\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Job profiles\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/istmgroup.com\/en\/job-profiles\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"istmgroup.com\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/istm.gmbh.3\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2025-11-26T11:46:53+00:00\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"13 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/istmgroup.com\\\/en\\\/job-profiles\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/istmgroup.com\\\/en\\\/job-profiles\\\/\",\"name\":\"Job profiles - 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