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

  • Advise ships' masters on harbor rules and customs procedures.
  • Direct courses and speeds of ships, based on specialized knowledge of local winds, weather, water depths, tides, currents, and hazards.
  • Learn to operate new technology systems and procedures through instruction, simulators, or models.
  • Observe loading or unloading of cargo or equipment to ensure that handling and storage are performed according to specifications.
  • Stand watches on vessels during specified periods while vessels are under way.

  • Explain regulations, policies, or procedures.
  • Monitor work environment to ensure safety or adherence to specifications.