How do they match: Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels

  • State Pilot
  • Station Captain

  • Direct or coordinate crew members or workers performing activities such as loading or unloading cargo, steering vessels, operating engines, or operating, maintaining, or repairing ship equipment.
  • Maintain records of daily activities, personnel reports, ship positions and movements, ports of call, weather and sea conditions, pollution control efforts, or cargo or passenger status.
  • Report to appropriate authorities any violations of federal or state pilotage laws.

  • Monitor work environment to ensure safety or adherence to specifications.