Captains, Mates and Pilots of Water Vessels, operate and maintain vessels that take cargo and people over water.
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- Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels
Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics
What do they typically do
- Inspect the cargo hold during loading, to ensure that the cargo is stowed according to specifications
- Operate and maintain nonmilitary vessels
- Steer and operate vessels
- Direct crew members
- Ensure the safety of all people and cargo on board
- Receive mooring instructions from shore dispatchers
- Monitor the ships position, using charts and other navigational aides
Number of Jobs
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Job Growth +0.2%
Job Openings 16
Education & Training
- Education Most occupations require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.Associated Programs or MajorsLicense
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