Maritime & Shipping
Small Vessel & Marine Services skills assessment
Small commercial vessel crews work close to shore and close to people. This scorecard covers seamanship, boat handling, passenger safety and maintenance.
- 12 skills to score
- 1–10 scale on every skill
- 6 starting levels
The 12 Small Vessel & Marine Services skills you can score
These are the default Small Vessel & Marine Services skills in SkillScorer. Each one is scored from 1 to 10 for every crew member, and you can edit, remove or add skills at any time.
Boat Handling and Manoeuvring
Handles vessels precisely in confined waters.
Navigation and Local Knowledge
Navigates safely using charts, tides and local knowledge.
Passenger and Load Safety
Keeps passengers and loads safe on board.
Mooring and Anchoring
Moors and anchors securely for the conditions and checks holding.
Engine and Systems Checks
Checks engines and vessel systems before departure.
Emergency Procedures
Responds to fire, flooding and man overboard.
Weather Assessment
Assesses weather and decides whether to sail.
Regulations and Survey Requirements
Meets regulations, surveys and licensing.
Communication and Radio
Uses marine radio properly for calls, distress and routine communication.
Customer Service
Serves customers courteously and gives clear briefings.
Vessel Maintenance
Cleans and maintains the vessel, engine and safety equipment.
Teamwork
Works with crew and shore staff to operate safely and efficiently.
Levels included with Small Vessel & Marine Services
Small Vessel & Marine Services starts with 6 levels, which SkillScorer calls “Rank” for maritime & shipping, so crew members can be grouped and compared fairly. Rename, reorder or replace them at any time.
- Cadet
- Deck Rating
- Third Officer
- Second Officer
- Chief Officer
- Master
How Small Vessel & Marine Services works in SkillScorer
Score
Each crew member in a vessel is scored on the Small Vessel & Marine Services skills in the Skills Matrix: tap a cell, type a score, and it saves itself.
Compare
Rank crew members, compare two side by side, or compare your vessels against each other to see exactly where the strengths and gaps are.
Track
Scores are kept year after year, so you can see who is improving and which Small Vessel & Marine Services skills need attention. Reports also follow each chief officer's vessel.
Small Vessel & Marine Services scorecard: common questions
What skills does the Small Vessel & Marine Services scorecard include?
SkillScorer's Small Vessel & Marine Services scorecard covers 12 skills: Boat Handling and Manoeuvring, Navigation and Local Knowledge, Passenger and Load Safety, Mooring and Anchoring, Engine and Systems Checks, Emergency Procedures, Weather Assessment, Regulations and Survey Requirements, Communication and Radio, Customer Service, Vessel Maintenance and Teamwork. Each one comes with a written description of what it measures, and you can edit, rename, remove or add skills to suit your organisation.
How are crew members scored in Small Vessel & Marine Services?
Every crew member is scored from 1 to 10 on each skill (1 = Poor, 5 = Average, 10 = Elite), one vessel and year at a time. Scores autosave in the Skills Matrix, and the 18 built-in reports turn them into rankings, radar charts, skill gaps and year-on-year trends.
Which levels come with Small Vessel & Marine Services?
Small Vessel & Marine Services starts with these levels (called “Rank” in the app): Cadet, Deck Rating, Third Officer, Second Officer, Chief Officer and Master. They are just a starting point, so you can rename, reorder or replace them.
Can I change the Small Vessel & Marine Services skills and wording?
Yes. The skills, levels and labels are all editable per organisation. In maritime & shipping the app talks about crew members, vessels and chief officers, and you can change any of those words too.
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