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

  • Prevent ships under navigational control from engaging in unsafe operations.
  • Maintain boats or equipment on board, such as engines, winches, navigational systems, fire extinguishers, or life preservers.
  • Read gauges to verify sufficient levels of hydraulic fluid, air pressure, or oxygen.
  • Report to appropriate authorities any violations of federal or state pilotage laws.