Serve as a vessel's docking master upon arrival at a port or at a berth.
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 andequipmentand 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.
Monitor equipment gauges or displays to ensure proper operation.
Monitor equipment operation to ensure proper functioning.