ShipCaptain

Ship and Boat Captain Eric Johnson __Job Description__ Command aquatic vessels in various bodies of water __Interests__ __Tasks Completed in this Career__ Steer operate aquatic vessels using a variety of techniqu​es Compute position, speed, and course through the use of charts, maps, compasses, sextants and GPS Inspect aquatic vessels to insure that they are in compliance with any naval law or code and that the vessel will operate efficiently and safely Direct and coordinate crew members in the neccesary tasks of running a ship Supervise the taking on and discharge of cargo and passengers Calculate water depth and land sightings using charts and measuring equipment Alert and signal passing vessels using a variety of means to convey neccesary information Signal crew members to begin and end tasks such as the opening and closing of gates/ramps Accurately read gauges and other measuring devices to determine air pressure, hydraulic oil levels, and oxygen levels __Skills__ A captain must be able to Make accurate and sound decisions based on a variety of factors Give full attention to other peoples points and take time to understand them Control and operate various machines/read and interpret various gauges and dials to see if machines are working properly Coordinate ones own actions according to others actions Instruct others and informing them of crucial information __Knowledge/Education__ A captain must know Correct public safety and security procedures, methods, and strategies for the protection of people, data, and property Knowledge of proper transportation methods and correct procceses for customer services Knowledge of administration/management methods to best structure cordination of people and materials Knowledge of geographical principles and telecommunication methods Usually a vocational schooling is all that is required with some on the job experience __Training Programs__ Training programs can include On the job work experience Programs for Commercial Fishing, Marine Transportation, and Merchant Marine Officer __Wages__ Wages can run from $30,670 for the entry level captain to $65,550 for an experienced captain __Outlook__ The predictio for ships captains is described as less than favorable. Their are no predicted job openings for the upcoming future. __Similar Jobs__ Locomotive Engineers Heavy Truck Drivers Ships Pilots Sailor __Works Cited__ "Ship and Boat Captains." __CareerZone__. 22 Feb. 2010 [].
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