Mates- Ship, Boat, and Barge

Job Description: Supervise or coordinate activities of crew aboard ships, boats, barges, or dredges.

Mates- Ship, Boat, and Barge spend a lot of their time Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment. They are naturally good at Far Vision, Oral Comprehension, Problem Sensitivity, and Oral Expression. Mates- Ship, Boat, and Barge are typically characterized as being Enterprising and Realistic. They are usually very knowledgable about Transportation, Geography, and Public Safety and Security and are skilled at Operation and Control and Monitoring.

Work Activities

Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
  
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
  
Handling and Moving Objects
  
Controlling Machines and Processes
  
Getting Information
  
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  
Performing General Physical Activities
  
Documenting/Recording Information
  
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
  
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  
Assisting and Caring for Others
  
Scheduling Work and Activities
  
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
  
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
  
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
  
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
  
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
  
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
  
Training and Teaching Others
  
Coaching and Developing Others
  
Thinking Creatively
  
Processing Information
  
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
  
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
  
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
  
Performing Administrative Activities
  
Developing Objectives and Strategies
  
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
  
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
  
Analyzing Data or Information
  
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
  
Developing and Building Teams
  
Interacting With Computers
  
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
  
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
  
Selling or Influencing Others
  
Staffing Organizational Units
  

Abilities

Far Vision
  
Oral Comprehension
  
Problem Sensitivity
  
Oral Expression
  
Spatial Orientation
  
Reaction Time
  
Control Precision
  
Auditory Attention
  
Near Vision
  
Written Expression
  
Depth Perception
  
Inductive Reasoning
  
Selective Attention
  
Deductive Reasoning
  
Written Comprehension
  
Visual Color Discrimination
  
Perceptual Speed
  
Rate Control
  
Speech Clarity
  
Visualization
  
Finger Dexterity
  
Time Sharing
  
Multilimb Coordination
  
Arm-Hand Steadiness
  
Glare Sensitivity
  
Information Ordering
  
Speech Recognition
  
Manual Dexterity
  
Hearing Sensitivity
  
Flexibility of Closure
  
Extent Flexibility
  
Trunk Strength
  
Originality
  
Fluency of Ideas
  
Category Flexibility
  
Static Strength
  
Peripheral Vision
  
Speed of Closure
  
Speed of Limb Movement
  
Response Orientation
  
Night Vision
  
Gross Body Equilibrium
  
Memorization
  
Mathematical Reasoning
  
Stamina
  
Sound Localization
  
Gross Body Coordination
  
Wrist-Finger Speed
  
Dynamic Strength
  
Number Facility
  

Interests

Enterprising
  
Realistic
  
Conventional
  
Investigative
  
Social
  
Artistic
  

Knowledge

Transportation
  
Geography
  
Public Safety and Security
  
Computers and Electronics
  
Psychology
  
Education and Training
  
Customer and Personal Service
  
Mechanical
  
Personnel and Human Resources
  
Mathematics
  
Administration and Management
  
Clerical
  
Engineering and Technology
  
Medicine and Dentistry
  
English Language
  
Physics
  
Telecommunications
  
Chemistry
  
Building and Construction
  
Law and Government
  
Production and Processing
  
Communications and Media
  
Design
  
Biology
  
Economics and Accounting
  
Therapy and Counseling
  
Sales and Marketing
  
Foreign Language
  

Wages

Texas
$90,870  
 
Alabama
$87,330  
 
Tennessee
$83,470  
 
Washington
$76,690  
 
Missouri
$75,890  
 
Louisiana
$72,270  
 
Delaware
$71,320  
 
Maryland
$69,320  
 
New York
$66,650  
 
Virginia
$66,260  
 
Oregon
$65,850  
 
Kentucky
$65,510  
 
California
$63,070  
 
Ohio
$62,470  
 
Iowa
$61,200  
 
New Jersey
$60,780  
 
Mississippi
$60,450  
 
Connecticut
$60,020  
 
Alaska
$58,780  
 
Georgia
$55,910  
 
Rhode Island
$55,570  
 
Wisconsin
$55,350  
 
Indiana
$54,000  
 
Hawaii
$52,360  
 
West Virginia
$50,340  
 
Minnesota
$48,370  
 
New Hampshire
$47,970  
 
Maine
$47,030  
 
Pennsylvania
$46,120  
 
Illinois
$45,850  
 
Massachusetts
$44,260  
 
Michigan
$44,220  
 
North Carolina
$43,120  
 
South Carolina
$42,060  
 
Florida
$39,920  
 
Guam
$38,970  
 
Virgin Islands
$30,120  
 
Puerto Rico
$29,930  
 

Skills

Operation and Control
  
Monitoring
  
Operation Monitoring
  
Reading Comprehension
  
Time Management
  
Critical Thinking
  
Coordination
  
Complex Problem Solving
  
Management of Personnel Resources
  
Speaking
  
Writing
  
Active Listening
  
Social Perceptiveness
  
Judgment and Decision Making
  
Troubleshooting
  
Quality Control Analysis
  
Instructing
  
Repairing
  
Equipment Maintenance
  
Active Learning
  
Persuasion
  
Learning Strategies
  
Negotiation
  
Systems Analysis
  
Mathematics
  
Service Orientation
  
Equipment Selection
  
Systems Evaluation
  
Science
  
Operations Analysis
  
Management of Material Resources
  
Programming
  
Management of Financial Resources
  
Technology Design
  

Work Values

Independence
  
Working Conditions
  
Recognition
  
Relationships
  
Support
  
Achievement
  

Work Styles

Dependability
  
Initiative
  
Leadership
  
Attention to Detail
  
Cooperation
  
Stress Tolerance
  
Achievement/Effort
  
Concern for Others
  
Persistence
  
Adaptability/Flexibility
  
Self Control
  
Integrity
  
Social Orientation
  
Analytical Thinking
  
Independence
  
Innovation
  

Related University Degree Programs

Work Context

Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Contact With Others
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  
Time Pressure
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Consequence of Error
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Telephone
  
Physical Proximity
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Letters and Memos
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Electronic Mail
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Duration of Typical Work Week
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Level of Competition
  
Public Speaking
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Degree of Automation
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Work Schedules
  

-40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-A lot of freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-About half the time-

Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  

-Completely automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Constant contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-Contact with others about half the time-

Contact With Others
  

-Contact with others most of the time-

Contact With Others
  

-Continually or almost continually-

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  

-Every day-

Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Time Pressure
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Telephone
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Electronic Mail
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Letters and Memos
  
Public Speaking
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  

-Extremely competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Extremely important-

Work With Work Group or Team
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  

-Extremely serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-Fairly important-

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  

-Fairly serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-High responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-Highly automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Highly competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-

Physical Proximity
  

-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Important-

Deal With External Customers
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  

-Important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-

Work Schedules
  

-Less than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-Less than half the time-

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  

-Limited freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-Limited responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-Minor results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Moderate responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-Moderate results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Moderately automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Moderately close (at arm's length)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Moderately competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-More than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-More than half the time-

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  

-Never-

Exposed to Radiation
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Electronic Mail
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Public Speaking
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Letters and Memos
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Telephone
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Time Pressure
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  

-No contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-No freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-No responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-No results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Not at all automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Not at all competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Not important at all-

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  

-Not serious at all-

Consequence of Error
  

-Occasional contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-Once a month or more but not every week-

Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Public Speaking
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Time Pressure
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Letters and Memos
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Telephone
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Electronic Mail
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  

-Once a week or more but not every day-

Letters and Memos
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Telephone
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Time Pressure
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Electronic Mail
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Public Speaking
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  

-Once a year or more but not every month-

Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Public Speaking
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Telephone
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Time Pressure
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Letters and Memos
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Electronic Mail
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  

-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-

Work Schedules
  

-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-

Work Schedules
  

-Serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-Slightly automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Slightly competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Some freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-Very close (near touching)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Very high responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-Very important-

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Deal With External Customers
  

-Very important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Very little freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-Very serious-

Consequence of Error
  

Task Ratings

- Importance Core-

Steer vessels, utilizing navigational devices such as compasses and sextants, and navigational aids such as lighthouses and buoys.
  
Stand watches on vessels during specified periods while vessels are under way.
  
Determine geographical positions of ships, using lorans, azimuths of celestial bodies, or computers, and use this information to determine the course and speed of a ship.
  
Assume command of vessels in the event that ships' masters become incapacitated.
  
Inspect equipment such as cargo-handling gear, lifesaving equipment, visual-signaling equipment, and fishing, towing, or dredging gear, in order to detect problems.
  
Participate in activities related to maintenance of vessel security.
  
Arrange for ships to be stocked, fueled, and repaired.
  
Observe loading and unloading of cargo and equipment to ensure that handling and storage are performed according to specifications.
  
Supervise crew members in the repair or replacement of defective gear and equipment.
  
Supervise crews in cleaning and maintaining decks, superstructures, and bridges.
  

- Importance Supplemental-

Observe water from ships' mastheads in order to advise on navigational direction.
  

- Relevance of Task Core-

Participate in activities related to maintenance of vessel security.
  
Stand watches on vessels during specified periods while vessels are under way.
  
Inspect equipment such as cargo-handling gear, lifesaving equipment, visual-signaling equipment, and fishing, towing, or dredging gear, in order to detect problems.
  
Steer vessels, utilizing navigational devices such as compasses and sextants, and navigational aids such as lighthouses and buoys.
  
Supervise crew members in the repair or replacement of defective gear and equipment.
  
Supervise crews in cleaning and maintaining decks, superstructures, and bridges.
  
Determine geographical positions of ships, using lorans, azimuths of celestial bodies, or computers, and use this information to determine the course and speed of a ship.
  
Assume command of vessels in the event that ships' masters become incapacitated.
  
Arrange for ships to be stocked, fueled, and repaired.
  
Observe loading and unloading of cargo and equipment to ensure that handling and storage are performed according to specifications.
  

- Relevance of Task Supplemental-

Observe water from ships' mastheads in order to advise on navigational direction.
  

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Inspect equipment such as cargo-handling gear, lifesaving equipment, visual-signaling equipment, and fishing, towing, or dredging gear, in order to detect problems.
  
Stand watches on vessels during specified periods while vessels are under way.
  
Participate in activities related to maintenance of vessel security.
  
Supervise crews in cleaning and maintaining decks, superstructures, and bridges.
  
Observe loading and unloading of cargo and equipment to ensure that handling and storage are performed according to specifications.
  
Steer vessels, utilizing navigational devices such as compasses and sextants, and navigational aids such as lighthouses and buoys.
  
Determine geographical positions of ships, using lorans, azimuths of celestial bodies, or computers, and use this information to determine the course and speed of a ship.
  
Arrange for ships to be stocked, fueled, and repaired.
  
Assume command of vessels in the event that ships' masters become incapacitated.
  
Supervise crew members in the repair or replacement of defective gear and equipment.
  

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Observe water from ships' mastheads in order to advise on navigational direction.
  

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Determine geographical positions of ships, using lorans, azimuths of celestial bodies, or computers, and use this information to determine the course and speed of a ship.
  
Steer vessels, utilizing navigational devices such as compasses and sextants, and navigational aids such as lighthouses and buoys.
  
Stand watches on vessels during specified periods while vessels are under way.
  
Participate in activities related to maintenance of vessel security.
  
Observe loading and unloading of cargo and equipment to ensure that handling and storage are performed according to specifications.
  
Supervise crews in cleaning and maintaining decks, superstructures, and bridges.
  
Assume command of vessels in the event that ships' masters become incapacitated.
  
Supervise crew members in the repair or replacement of defective gear and equipment.
  
Inspect equipment such as cargo-handling gear, lifesaving equipment, visual-signaling equipment, and fishing, towing, or dredging gear, in order to detect problems.
  
Arrange for ships to be stocked, fueled, and repaired.
  

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Observe water from ships' mastheads in order to advise on navigational direction.
  

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Supervise crew members in the repair or replacement of defective gear and equipment.
  
Arrange for ships to be stocked, fueled, and repaired.
  
Observe loading and unloading of cargo and equipment to ensure that handling and storage are performed according to specifications.
  
Participate in activities related to maintenance of vessel security.
  
Inspect equipment such as cargo-handling gear, lifesaving equipment, visual-signaling equipment, and fishing, towing, or dredging gear, in order to detect problems.
  
Supervise crews in cleaning and maintaining decks, superstructures, and bridges.
  
Steer vessels, utilizing navigational devices such as compasses and sextants, and navigational aids such as lighthouses and buoys.
  
Assume command of vessels in the event that ships' masters become incapacitated.
  
Determine geographical positions of ships, using lorans, azimuths of celestial bodies, or computers, and use this information to determine the course and speed of a ship.
  
Stand watches on vessels during specified periods while vessels are under way.
  

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Observe water from ships' mastheads in order to advise on navigational direction.
  

-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Arrange for ships to be stocked, fueled, and repaired.
  
Supervise crew members in the repair or replacement of defective gear and equipment.
  
Supervise crews in cleaning and maintaining decks, superstructures, and bridges.
  
Inspect equipment such as cargo-handling gear, lifesaving equipment, visual-signaling equipment, and fishing, towing, or dredging gear, in order to detect problems.
  
Observe loading and unloading of cargo and equipment to ensure that handling and storage are performed according to specifications.
  
Participate in activities related to maintenance of vessel security.
  
Steer vessels, utilizing navigational devices such as compasses and sextants, and navigational aids such as lighthouses and buoys.
  
Determine geographical positions of ships, using lorans, azimuths of celestial bodies, or computers, and use this information to determine the course and speed of a ship.
  
Stand watches on vessels during specified periods while vessels are under way.
  
Assume command of vessels in the event that ships' masters become incapacitated.
  

-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Observe water from ships' mastheads in order to advise on navigational direction.
  

-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Supervise crew members in the repair or replacement of defective gear and equipment.
  
Participate in activities related to maintenance of vessel security.
  
Observe loading and unloading of cargo and equipment to ensure that handling and storage are performed according to specifications.
  
Arrange for ships to be stocked, fueled, and repaired.
  
Supervise crews in cleaning and maintaining decks, superstructures, and bridges.
  
Steer vessels, utilizing navigational devices such as compasses and sextants, and navigational aids such as lighthouses and buoys.
  
Assume command of vessels in the event that ships' masters become incapacitated.
  
Stand watches on vessels during specified periods while vessels are under way.
  
Determine geographical positions of ships, using lorans, azimuths of celestial bodies, or computers, and use this information to determine the course and speed of a ship.
  
Inspect equipment such as cargo-handling gear, lifesaving equipment, visual-signaling equipment, and fishing, towing, or dredging gear, in order to detect problems.
  

-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Observe water from ships' mastheads in order to advise on navigational direction.
  

-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Stand watches on vessels during specified periods while vessels are under way.
  
Steer vessels, utilizing navigational devices such as compasses and sextants, and navigational aids such as lighthouses and buoys.
  
Supervise crews in cleaning and maintaining decks, superstructures, and bridges.
  
Determine geographical positions of ships, using lorans, azimuths of celestial bodies, or computers, and use this information to determine the course and speed of a ship.
  
Participate in activities related to maintenance of vessel security.
  
Observe loading and unloading of cargo and equipment to ensure that handling and storage are performed according to specifications.
  
Inspect equipment such as cargo-handling gear, lifesaving equipment, visual-signaling equipment, and fishing, towing, or dredging gear, in order to detect problems.
  
Assume command of vessels in the event that ships' masters become incapacitated.
  
Arrange for ships to be stocked, fueled, and repaired.
  
Supervise crew members in the repair or replacement of defective gear and equipment.
  

-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Observe water from ships' mastheads in order to advise on navigational direction.
  

-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Assume command of vessels in the event that ships' masters become incapacitated.
  
Supervise crew members in the repair or replacement of defective gear and equipment.
  
Observe loading and unloading of cargo and equipment to ensure that handling and storage are performed according to specifications.
  
Determine geographical positions of ships, using lorans, azimuths of celestial bodies, or computers, and use this information to determine the course and speed of a ship.
  
Stand watches on vessels during specified periods while vessels are under way.
  
Steer vessels, utilizing navigational devices such as compasses and sextants, and navigational aids such as lighthouses and buoys.
  
Arrange for ships to be stocked, fueled, and repaired.
  
Inspect equipment such as cargo-handling gear, lifesaving equipment, visual-signaling equipment, and fishing, towing, or dredging gear, in order to detect problems.
  
Participate in activities related to maintenance of vessel security.
  
Supervise crews in cleaning and maintaining decks, superstructures, and bridges.
  

-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Observe water from ships' mastheads in order to advise on navigational direction.
  

Education Training Experience

-On-Site or In-Plant Training-

None
  
Up to and including 1 month
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
  

-On-the-Job Training-

None or short demonstration
  
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
  

-Related Work Experience-

None
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
  
Over 6 years, up to and including 8 years
  
Over 8 years, up to and including 10 years
  
Over 10 years
  

-Required Level of Education-

Less than a High School Diploma
  
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
  
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)
  
Some College Courses
  
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)
  
Bachelor's Degree
  
Master's Degree