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name: port-coordinator
description: "Occupational skill for the role 'port coordinator' (also: port terminal manager, port operations manager, coordinator of port operations, port operations coordinator, port terminal supervisor, port operations supervisor). Use when the user asks for typical port coordinator work such as: typical port coordinator responsibilities"
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# Port Coordinator

Port coordinators manage operations of traffic division for port authorities. They enforce rules and regulations, such as the berthing of ships, handling and storing of cargo, and the use of port facilities. They direct policing and cleaning activities of the harbour department land, streets, buildings, and water areas. Port coordinators also ensure that activities concerning revenue are documented and submitted to the accounting division. They advise port authorities on rates and revisions of port tariff, and solicit steamship companies to use port facilities. They direct activities concerned with compiling daily and annual ship and cargo statistics.

## Core workflow


## How to use this skill

- Read [references/profile.md](references/profile.md) for the occupation profile and scope.
- Consult [references/tasks.md](references/tasks.md) for the full task and activity inventory.
- Check [references/skills.md](references/skills.md) for essential vs. optional competences.
- Check [references/tools.md](references/tools.md) for the software commonly used in this role.
- See [references/ai-skills.md](references/ai-skills.md) — matched external AI agent skills (per-source attribution).

## Key competences (essential)

- anticipate installation maintenance
- anticipate logistics requirements for port operations
- apply procedures to ensure cargo complies with customs regulations
- apply safety management
- commodities in maritime transportation
- conduct full-scale emergency plan exercises
- coordinate dock operations
- coordinate the itineraries of vessels
- customs regulations for passengers
- ensure compliance with port regulations
- ensure ongoing compliance with regulations
- ensure public safety and security
- geographic areas
- give instructions to staff
- liaise with port users

## Hot technologies

- Kronos Workforce Timekeeper
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Windows
- Microsoft Word
- SAP software

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*Sources: ESCO v1.2.1 (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/fa404a79-4091-47f9-a635-c2e3c576ece8), O*NET 30.3 (43-5032.00, manual nearest match). See manifest.json for licensing/attribution.*