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Overview
Water traffic coordinators manage vessel movements in ports and waterways so ships, docks, cargo handling and shipping schedules fit together.
In job descriptions, look for port communications, dock operations, vessel deployment, berth planning, cargo handling, dispatch software, customs routines, vessel stability, crew checks and port regulations.
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Open in Job ExplorerWhat the work can involve
Water traffic coordinators manage vessel movements in ports and waterways so ships, docks, cargo handling and shipping schedules fit together. The work is operational and depends on clear communication between port control, vessels, dock teams and the shipping company.
Skills and specializations
Useful depth includes port communications, dock operations, vessel deployment, berth planning, cargo handling, dispatch software, customs routines, vessel stability, crew checks, port regulations.
Salary context
Salary context depends on port size, traffic volume, shift coverage, decision authority, cargo complexity, communication pressure and live coordination responsibility.
Career paths
Paths can move toward senior traffic coordination, port operations, marine dispatch, shipping planning, terminal supervision or fleet coordination. These details help separate the role from nearby jobs with a different setting, material flow or technical responsibility.
Good to know
Check whether adverts name port communications, dock operations, vessel deployment, berth planning, cargo handling, dispatch software, customs routines, vessel stability, crew checks, port regulations.
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
Transportation Planners
19-3099.01
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Alternative labels
Occupation group
Transport clerks (4323)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/8908d5aa-ac58-465e-9b75-7e02ed4af3a9 |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 4323.20 |
| ISCO group | 4323 |
| Concept type | Occupation |