Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels
Command or supervise operations of ships and water vessels, such as tugboats and ferryboats. Required to hold license issued by U.S. Coast Guard.
111 alternate job titles:
Able Bodied Seaman (AB Seaman)
Able Bodied Tankerman (AB Tankerman)
Area Relief Pilot
Bar Pilot
Barge Captain
Barge Master
Barge Mate
Barge Pilot
Boat Captain
Boat Master
Boat Mate
Boat Operator
Boat Pilot
Boatswain
Boatswain's Mate
Canal Boat Captain
Canal Boat Operator
Canal Driver
Captain
Car Ferry Captain
Car Ferry Master
Charter Boat Captain
Coastal Tug Mate
Command Pilot
Deck Officer
Deep Submergence Vehicle Operator (DSV Operator)
Derrick Boat Captain
Dock Master
Docking Pilot
Dredge Captain
Dredge Mate
Ferry Boat Captain
Ferry Captain
Ferry Pilot
Ferryboat Captain
Ferryboat Operator
Ferryboat Pilot
First Mate
First Officer
Fishing Vessel Captain
Fishing Vessel Mate
Fourth Mate
Fourth Officer
Harbor Boat Pilot
Harbor Pilot
Harbor Tug Captain
Lighter Captain
Line Pilot
Marine Pilot
Marine Superintendent
Maritime Officer
Maritime Pilot
Master Mariner
Master Pilot
Mate
Navigation Officer
Navigation Watch Officer
Navigator
Oil Tanker Captain
Passenger Barge Master
Pilot
Pilot Captain
Port Captain
Relief Captain
Relief Docking Master
Relief Master
Relief Mate
Relief Pilot
River Boat Captain
River Captain
River Pilot
Riverboat Master
Sailboat Captain
Sailing Master
Sailing Officer
School Boat Driver
Scow Captain
Sea Captain
Second Mate
Second Officer
Ship Captain
Ship Harbor Pilot
Ship Master
Ship Mate
Ship Pilot
Shipmaster
Shrimp Boat Captain
Skipper
Sloop Captain
Speedboat Driver
State Pilot
Station Captain
Steamboat Captain
Steamboat Pilot
Tankerman
Third Mate
Third Officer
Towboat Captain
Towboat Pilot
Towing Pilot
Training Captain
Tug Captain
Tugboat Captain
Tugboat Mate
Tugboat Operator
Tugboat Pilot
Vessel Captain
Vessel Master
Water Vessel Captain
Yacht Captain
Yacht Master
Salary Information
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels: $85,540 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Choose optimal transportation routes or speeds. | General |
| Direct passenger or freight transport activities. | General |
| Read maps to determine routes. | General |
| Operate ships or other watercraft. | General |
| Operate communications equipment or systems. | General |
| Notify others of emergencies, problems, or hazards. | General |
| Assist others during emergencies. | General |
| Measure the level or depth of water or other liquids. | General |
| Explain regulations, policies, or procedures. | General |
| Record operational details of travel. | General |
| Direct maintenance or repair activities. | General |
| Direct material handling or moving activities. | General |
| Arrange maintenance activities. | General |
| Acquire supplies or equipment. | General |
| Recommend personnel decisions or human resources activities. | General |
| Provide safety training. | General |
| Monitor surroundings to detect potential hazards. | Maintenance |
| Monitor equipment operation to ensure proper functioning. | Maintenance |
| Monitor equipment gauges or displays to ensure proper operation. | Maintenance |
| Maintain watercraft engines or machinery. | Maintenance |
| Monitor work environment to ensure safety or adherence to specifications. | Maintenance |
| Maintain professional knowledge or certifications. | Maintenance |
| Signal others to coordinate vehicle movement. | Management |
| Communicate with others to coordinate material handling or movement. | Management |
| Determine geographic coordinates. | Management |
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Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Apple macOS | Operating system software |
| Autodesk Revit | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| Computerized maintenance management system CMMS | Facilities management software |
| FURUNO navigational chart software | Route navigation software |
| Groundwater modeling system GMS | Analytical or scientific software |
| JRC navigation software | Route navigation software |
| Jeppesen Marine Nobeltec Admiral | Route navigation software |
| Maptech The CAPN | Route navigation software |
| Microsoft Office Outlook | Calendar and scheduling software |
| Navigational chart software | Route navigation software |
| SHIPNEXT | Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software |
| KNMI TurboWin | Data base user interface and query software |
| Log book software | Data base user interface and query software |
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Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Accredited Marine Surveyor | Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors | Not Available |
| Bareboat Cruising Certification | J World | Not Available |
| Basic Cruising Certification | J World | Not Available |
| Basic Keelboat Certification | J World | Not Available |
| Coastal Navigation Certification | J World | Not Available |
| Coastal Passagemaking | J World | Not Available |
| Master Inland/Mate Near Coastal | United States Coast Guard National Maritime Center | Not Available |
| Master Near Coastal | United States Coast Guard National Maritime Center | Not Available |
| Master of 100 GRT-Limited | United States Coast Guard National Maritime Center | Not Available |
| Master of Towing Vessels-Limited | United States Coast Guard National Maritime Center | Not Available |
| National 2nd Mate Unlimited OC or NC | United States Coast Guard National Maritime Center | Not Available |
| National 3rd Mate Unlimited OC or NC | United States Coast Guard National Maritime Center | Not Available |
| National Able Seaman (A/B) | United States Coast Guard National Maritime Center | Not Available |
| National Apprentice Mate (Steersman) OC, NC, GL-IN, WR | United States Coast Guard National Maritime Center | Not Available |
| National Ballast Control Operator (BCO) | United States Coast Guard National Maritime Center | Not Available |
| National Barge Supervisor | United States Coast Guard National Maritime Center | Not Available |
| National Chief Mate Unlimited OC or NC | United States Coast Guard National Maritime Center | Not Available |
| National First Class Pilot | United States Coast Guard National Maritime Center | Not Available |
| National Lifeboatman and Lifeboatman-Limited | United States Coast Guard National Maritime Center | Not Available |
| National Limited Master 100/Limited OUPV | United States Coast Guard National Maritime Center | Not Available |
| National Master 100 NC | United States Coast Guard National Maritime Center | Not Available |
| National Master 200 GL and Inland | United States Coast Guard National Maritime Center | Not Available |
| National Master 200 NC | United States Coast Guard National Maritime Center | Not Available |
| National Master 500/1600 GL and Inland | United States Coast Guard National Maritime Center | Not Available |
| National Master 500/1600 OC or NC | United States Coast Guard National Maritime Center | Not Available |
| National Master Unlimited OC or NC | United States Coast Guard National Maritime Center | Not Available |
| National Master of Towing OC, NC, GL-IN, WR | United States Coast Guard National Maritime Center | Not Available |
| National Master of Unlimited GL and Inland | United States Coast Guard National Maritime Center | Not Available |
| National Mate 200 GL and Inland | United States Coast Guard National Maritime Center | Not Available |
| National Mate 200 NC | United States Coast Guard National Maritime Center | Not Available |
| National Mate 200 OC | United States Coast Guard National Maritime Center | Not Available |
| National Mate 500/1600 GL and Inland | United States Coast Guard National Maritime Center | Not Available |
| National Mate 500/1600 NC | United States Coast Guard National Maritime Center | Not Available |
| National Mate 500/1600 OC | United States Coast Guard National Maritime Center | Not Available |
| National Mate OSV | United States Coast Guard National Maritime Center | Not Available |
| National Mate Unlimited GL and Inland | United States Coast Guard National Maritime Center | Not Available |
| National OUPV Less Than 100 GRT | United States Coast Guard National Maritime Center | Not Available |
| National Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessel Less Than 100 GRT | United States Coast Guard National Maritime Center | Not Available |
| National Qualified Member of the Engineering Department | United States Coast Guard National Maritime Center | Not Available |
| Professional Port Manager | American Association of Port Authorities | Not Available |
| STCW - GMDSS At-Sea Maintainer | United States Coast Guard National Maritime Center | Not Available |
| STCW - Vessel Personnel with Designated Security Duties/ Security Awareness | United States Coast Guard National Maritime Center | Not Available |
| STCW - Vessel Security Officer (VSO) | United States Coast Guard National Maritime Center | Not Available |
| STCW II/2 - Chief Mate 500 GT or More and Less Than 3000 GT Management Level | United States Coast Guard National Maritime Center | Not Available |
| STCW II/2 - Master 500 GT or More and Less Than 3000 GT Management Level | United States Coast Guard National Maritime Center | Not Available |
| STCW II/2 - Master Less Than 500 GT OC Management Level | United States Coast Guard National Maritime Center | Not Available |
| STCW II/3 - Master Less Than 500 GT Limited NC Management Level | United States Coast Guard National Maritime Center | Not Available |
| STCW II/3 - OICNW Less Than 500 GT OC or Operational Level | United States Coast Guard National Maritime Center | Not Available |
| STCW III/1 - OICEW (OSV) | United States Coast Guard National Maritime Center | Not Available |
| STCW III/1 - OICEW or DDE 750 kW/1000 HP or More | United States Coast Guard National Maritime Center | Not Available |
| Tankerman Certification | United States Coast Guard National Maritime Center | Not Available |
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