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

  • Boat Operator
  • Canal Boat Operator
  • DSV Operator
  • Deep Submergence Vehicle Operator
  • Ferryboat Operator
  • Skidder Operator
  • Sling Operator
  • Tugboat Operator

  • Command or supervise operations of ships and water vessels, such as tugboats and ferryboats. Required to hold license issued by U.S. Coast Guard.

  • Operate ship-to-shore radios to exchange information needed for ship operations.
  • Consult maps, charts, weather reports, or navigation equipment to determine and direct ship movements.
  • 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.
  • Inspect vessels to ensure efficient and safe operation of vessels and equipment and conformance to regulations.
  • Learn to operate new technology systems and procedures through instruction, simulators, or models.
  • 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.
  • Prevent ships under navigational control from engaging in unsafe operations.
  • Provide assistance in maritime rescue operations.
  • Signal crew members or deckhands to rig tow lines, open or close gates or ramps, or pull guard chains across entries.
  • Steer and operate vessels, using radios, depth finders, radars, lights, buoys, or lighthouses.

  • Operate communications equipment or systems.
  • Operate ships or other watercraft.
  • Communicate with others to coordinate material handling or movement.
  • Direct material handling or moving activities.
  • Monitor equipment operation to ensure proper functioning.
  • Monitor equipment gauges or displays to ensure proper operation.
  • Record operational details of travel.
  • Signal others to coordinate vehicle movement.