Ship/Boat Captain

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

EXAMPLE SCENARIO

Command vessels in oceans, bays, lakes, rivers, or coastal waters.

TYPICAL TASKS ^SRC

Steer and operate vessels, using radios, depth finders, radars, lights, buoys, or lighthouses.
Dock or undock vessels, sometimes maneuvering through narrow spaces, such as locks.
Adjust navigation according to weather conditions.
Inspect vessels to ensure efficient and safe operation of vessels and equipment and conformance to regulations.
Read gauges to verify sufficient levels of hydraulic fluid, air pressure, or oxygen.

EXAMPLE JOB TITLES ^SRC

Boat Captain, Boat Operator, Charter Boat Captain, Ferry Boat Captain, Relief Captain

MEDIAN PAY ^SRC

$72,340

EDUCATION & TRAINING LEVEL

Apprenticeship/Post-secondary Training

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

3-5 years

SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS

Judgment and Decision Making, Active Listening, Complex Problem Solving, Coordination, Critical Thinking, Operation and Control, Speaking, Active Learning, Management of Personnel Resources, Monitoring

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Municipal Fire Fighting and Prevention Supervisors, Forest Fire Fighting and Prevention Supervisors, Municipal Firefighters