AI Assistant for Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels

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

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Core Responsibilities

  • 1Direct courses and speeds of ships, based on specialized knowledge of local winds, weather, water depths, tides, currents, and hazards.(Core task)
  • 2Prevent ships under navigational control from engaging in unsafe operations.(Core task)
  • 3Serve as a vessel's docking master upon arrival at a port or at a berth.(Core task)
  • 4Consult maps, charts, weather reports, or navigation equipment to determine and direct ship movements.(Core task)
  • 5Steer and operate vessels, using radios, depth finders, radars, lights, buoys, or lighthouses.(Core task)
  • 6Operate ship-to-shore radios to exchange information needed for ship operations.(Core task)
  • 7Dock or undock vessels, sometimes maneuvering through narrow spaces, such as locks.(Core task)
  • 8Stand watches on vessels during specified periods while vessels are under way.(Core task)
  • 9Inspect vessels to ensure efficient and safe operation of vessels and equipment and conformance to regulations.(Core task)
  • 10Read gauges to verify sufficient levels of hydraulic fluid, air pressure, or oxygen.(Core task)

Top Skills Required

Operation and Control
Speaking
Monitoring
Active Listening
Critical Thinking
Operations Monitoring
Judgment and Decision Making
Reading Comprehension
Coordination
Complex Problem Solving

Knowledge Areas

TransportationPublic Safety and SecurityMechanicalLaw and GovernmentEnglish LanguageGeographyAdministration and ManagementCustomer and Personal Service

Technology & Tools Used

In-Demand Technologies

Apple macOSAutodesk RevitMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPoint

Other Tools

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Daily Work Activities

Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Getting Information
Controlling Machines and Processes
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

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