Transport & Marine

Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels

Also called: captain, skipper, boat, boat captain, ferry boat captain

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Maintain records of daily activities, staff reports, ship positions and movements, ports of call, weather and sea conditions, pollution control efforts, or cargo or passenger statusDirect courses and speeds of ships, based on specialized knowledge of local winds, weather, water depths, tides, currents, and hazardsPrevent ships under navigational control from engaging in unsafe operationsServe as a vessel's docking master upon arrival at a port or at a berthConsult maps, charts, weather reports, or navigation equipment to determine and direct ship movementsSteer and operate vessels, using radios, depth finders, radars, lights, buoys, or lighthousesOperate ship-to-shore radios to exchange information needed for ship operationsDock or undock vessels, sometimes maneuvering through narrow spacesStand watches on vessels during specified periods while vessels are under wayInspect vessels to make sure efficient and safe operation of vessels and equipment and conformance to regulationsRead gauges to verify sufficient levels of hydraulic fluid, air pressure, or oxygenReport to appropriate authorities any violations of federal or state pilotage laws