Mates- Ship, Boat, and Barge
SOC: 53-5021.02 · Job Zone 2 (Some preparation)
Supervise or coordinate activities of crew aboard ships, boats, barges, or dredges.
Task Breakdown
11 tasks analyzed
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.
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, or fishing, towing, or dredging gear, to detect problems.
Observe loading or unloading of cargo or equipment to ensure that handling and storage are performed according to specifications.
Participate in activities related to maintenance of vessel security.
Arrange for ships to be stocked, fueled, or repaired.
Supervise crew members in the repair or replacement of defective gear or equipment.
Supervise crews in cleaning or maintaining decks, superstructures, or bridges.
Observe water from ships' mastheads to advise on navigational direction.
| Task | Category | AI Capability | Risk Score | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | - | - | - | |
| 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, or fishing, towing, or dredging gear, to detect problems. | - | - | - | |
| Observe loading or unloading of cargo or equipment to ensure that handling and storage are performed according to specifications. | - | - | - | |
| Participate in activities related to maintenance of vessel security. | - | - | - | |
| Arrange for ships to be stocked, fueled, or repaired. | - | - | - | |
| Supervise crew members in the repair or replacement of defective gear or equipment. | - | - | - | |
| Supervise crews in cleaning or maintaining decks, superstructures, or bridges. | - | - | - | |
| Observe water from ships' mastheads to advise on navigational direction. | - | - | - |
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