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

  • Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels

  • 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.
  • Maintain boats or equipment on board, such as engines, winches, navigational systems, fire extinguishers, or life preservers.
  • Measure depths of water, using depth-measuring equipment.
  • Observe loading or unloading of cargo or equipment to ensure that handling and storage are performed according to specifications.
  • Purchase supplies or equipment.

  • Acquire supplies or equipment.
  • Arrange maintenance activities.
  • Direct maintenance or repair activities.
  • Monitor equipment gauges or displays to ensure proper operation.
  • Monitor equipment operation to ensure proper functioning.
  • Operate communications equipment or systems.