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

  • Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels

  • Boat Operator
  • Canal Boat Operator
  • DSV Operator
  • Deep Submergence Vehicle Operator
  • Ferryboat Operator
  • Skidder Operator
  • Sling Operator
  • Tugboat Operator

  • Command or supervise operations of ships and water vessels, such as tugboats and ferryboats. Required to hold license issued by U.S. Coast Guard.

  • Operate ship-to-shore radios to exchange information needed for ship operations.
  • 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.
  • Learn to operate new technology systems and procedures through instruction, simulators, or models.
  • Prevent ships under navigational control from engaging in unsafe operations.
  • Provide assistance in maritime rescue operations.
  • Signal crew members or deckhands to rig tow lines, open or close gates or ramps, or pull guard chains across entries.
  • Steer and operate vessels, using radios, depth finders, radars, lights, buoys, or lighthouses.

  • Operate communications equipment or systems.
  • Operate ships or other watercraft.
  • Maintain watercraft engines or machinery.
  • Monitor equipment operation to ensure proper functioning.
  • Monitor equipment gauges or displays to ensure proper operation.
  • Record operational details of travel.