Mates- Ship, Boat, & Barge
Also called: Deckhand, First Mate, Mate, Tugboat Mate
What they do:Supervise or coordinate activities of crew aboard ships, boats, barges, or dredges.
On the job, you would:
- Stand watches on vessels during specified periods while vessels are under way.
- Assume command of vessels in the event that ships' masters become incapacitated.
- Steer vessels, using navigational devices, such as compasses or sextants, or navigational aids, such as lighthouses or buoys.
Safety and Government
Arts and Humanities
Engineering and Technology
Ideas and Logic
People interested in this work like activities that include leading, making decisions, and business.
They do well at jobs that need:
You might use software like this on the job:
Route navigation software
Data base user interface and query software
Facilities management software
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