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

  • Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels

  • Towing Pilot

  • Tow and maneuver barges or signal tugboats to tow barges to destinations.
  • Arrange for ships to be fueled, restocked with supplies, or repaired.
  • 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 and equipment and 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.
  • Operate ship-to-shore radios to exchange information needed for ship operations.
  • Purchase supplies or equipment.
  • Signal crew members or deckhands to rig tow lines, open or close gates or ramps, or pull guard chains across entries.
  • Signal passing vessels, using whistles, flashing lights, flags, or radios.
  • Steer and operate vessels, using radios, depth finders, radars, lights, buoys, or lighthouses.

  • Acquire supplies or equipment.
  • Direct maintenance or repair activities.
  • Monitor equipment gauges or displays to ensure proper operation.
  • Monitor equipment operation to ensure proper functioning.
  • Operate communications equipment or systems.