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

  • Deck Officer
  • First Officer
  • Fourth Officer
  • Maritime Officer
  • Navigation Officer
  • Sailing Officer
  • Second Officer
  • Third Officer

  • Direct courses and speeds of ships, based on specialized knowledge of local winds, weather, water depths, tides, currents, and hazards.
  • 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.

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