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

  • Towboat Captain
  • Towboat Pilot
  • Towing Pilot
  • Bar Pilot
  • Barge Captain
  • Barge Master
  • Barge Mate
  • Barge Pilot
  • Passenger Barge Master

  • Tow and maneuver barges or signal tugboats to tow barges to destinations.
  • Signal crew members or deckhands to rig tow lines, open or close gates or ramps, or pull guard chains across entries.