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U.S. Dept. of Labor code 53-5011.00Market Standard — pending BLS/OEWS enrichment

Ensure Safe And Efficient Operation Of Marine Vessels

Ensure safe and efficient operation of marine vessels.

What this job is about

Ensure safe and efficient operation of marine vessels.

What this work involves, step by step

AI can help most with the planning, drafting, and paperwork below — not the hands-on parts.

  1. 1

    Moor vessels securely

    Handle lines to moor vessels to wharfs or other vessels.

  2. 2

    Transfer liquid cargo

    Attach hoses and operate pumps to transfer substances to and from liquid cargo tanks.

  3. 3

    Monitor navigational aids

    Stand watch in ships' bows or bridge wings to look for obstructions and navigational aids.

  4. 4

    Maintain machinery

    Examine machinery to verify specified pressures or lubricant flows under engineering officers' direction.

  5. 5

    Record operational data

    Record data in ships' logs, such as weather conditions or distances traveled.

Tools used in this work
Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WindowsMicrosoft Word

Free — no credit card required. 200 messages included.