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.
Conduct safety drills such as man overboard or fire drills.
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.
Perform various marine duties, such as checking for oil spills or other pollutants around ports or harbors or patrolling beaches.
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 andoperate vessels, using radios, depth finders, radars, lights, buoys, or lighthouses.
Operate communications equipment or systems.
Operate ships or other watercraft.
Monitor equipment operation to ensure proper functioning.
Monitor equipment gauges or displays to ensure proper operation.
