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Overview
Matrose work is deck work on inland waterway vessels, including steering support, cargo spaces, deck duties, engine-room assistance and use of safety or lifesaving equipment.
In job descriptions, look for inland waterway traffic rules, cargo handling, anchoring, mooring, vessel stability, hull checks, deck machinery, passenger safety and emergency exercises.
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Open in Job ExplorerWhat the work can involve
Matroses work as part of an inland vessel deck crew. The work can move between the helm, deck, cargo hold and engine room, with attention to mooring, anchoring, cargo condition, passenger movement and safety equipment.
Skills and specializations
Important skills include inland waterway traffic rules, cargo handling regulations, vessel stability, trim assessment, anchoring operations, hull checks and deck machinery. Practical reliability and clear communication matter because small actions affect vessel safety. This keeps the role tied to deck work, vessel safety, cargo and inland routes.
Salary context
Pay expectations should be read against vessel type, route pattern, watch duties and responsibility for passengers, cargo or engine-room support. A role with safety drills, cargo checks and independent deck tasks is different from a narrow assistant post.
Career paths
Development can build toward senior deck responsibilities, vessel operations, safety coordination, cargo handling supervision or further inland navigation qualifications where locally required. Experience with anchoring, mooring, stability and emergency routines gives the strongest base. This keeps the role tied to deck work, vessel safety, cargo and inland routes.
Good to know
A useful advert names the waterway context, vessel type, working rhythm and deck duties. Check whether it includes passenger assistance, cargo work, engine-room tasks, emergency exercises, cleaning, hull integrity and use of mooring or anchoring equipment.
Editorial note
This guide is editorial career context. It is not official labour-market statistics or role-specific salary data.
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O*NET relationships: 1
Sailors and Marine Oilers
53-5011.00
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Occupation group
Ships’ deck crews and related workers (8350)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/bd22a34c-1dc2-48df-a254-66e5d03dec12 |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 8350.5 |
| ISCO group | 8350 |
| Concept type | Occupation |