# Occupation profile — ship planner - **ESCO URI:** http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/260b01cc-7dd6-4584-8863-cae5426819c6 - **ESCO code:** 4323.16 - **ISCO-08 group:** 4323 — Transport clerks ## Description (ESCO) Ship planners manage the performance of a vessel. They ensure the safety of the vessel and its cargo, its operationality and link available vessels to available cargos in order to maximise the profitability of the voyages. They ensure that each container ship is loaded to its optimal capacity, while keeping berth times and handling costs to a minimum. They also plan the maintenance and overhaul of the ship, as well as the crew needed. ## Definition nan ## Alternative labels - maritime ship planner - cargo planning manager - cargo planning officer - senior ship planner - inland vessel cargo planner - cargo planning and operations manager - maritime ship cargo planner - vessel cargo planner - inland ship planner - vessel planner - inland vessel planner - manager of cargo planning and operations - inland water cargo planner - inland water ship planner - ship cargo planner