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

  • Direct courses and speeds of ships, based on specialized knowledge of local winds, weather, water depths, tides, currents, and hazards.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Recommend personnel decisions or human resources activities.