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Career Details : Mates, Ship, Boat, and Barge

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Description

Supervise and coordinate activities of crew aboard ships, boats, barges, or dredges.

Experience

Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.

Education

Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree. Some may require a bachelor's degree.

Training

Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers.

Tasks

  • Assumes command of vessel in event shipmaster becomes incapacitated.
  • Stands watch on vessel during specified periods while vessel is underway.
  • Determines geographical position of ship, using loran and azimuths of celestial bodies.
  • Supervises crew in repair or replacement of defective vessel gear and equipment.
  • Inspects equipment, such as cargo-handling gear, lifesaving equipment, fishing, towing, or dredging gear, and visual-signaling equipment, for defects.
  • Observes water from masthead and advises navigational direction.
  • Steers vessel utilizing navigation devices, such as compass and sexton, and navigational aids, such as lighthouses and buoys.
  • Supervises crew in cleaning and maintaining decks, superstructure, and bridge.
  • Supervises activities of crew engaged in ship's activity, such as barging, towing, dredging, or fishing.
  • Observes loading and unloading of cargo and equipment to ensure that handling and storage are according to specifications.

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    • Objective or Subjective Information
    • Job-Required Social Interaction
    • Coordinate or Lead Others
    • Supervise, Coach, Train Others
    • Responsibility for Outcomes and Results

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