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Mates- Ship, Boat, and Barge

Also known as: Able Bodied Seaman (AB Seaman), Able Bodied Tankerman (AB Tankerman), Boatswain's Mate, Deck Cadet, Deck Engineer, Deckhand, Dock Hand, Dredge Mate, Ferry Terminal Agent, First Mate

Supervise or coordinate activities of crew aboard ships, boats, barges, or dredges.

Education & Training

Percentage of workers at each education and training level

Education Level

High School Diploma70%
Some College21%
Post-Secondary Certificate1%
Bachelor's Degree8%

Prior Experience Needed

Work experience required to enter this job

None11%
Up to 1 month2%
6 months - 1 year22%
1-2 years9%
2-4 years46%
4-6 years4%
Over 10 years6%

Training Provided After Hiring

How long it typically takes to learn on the job

Up to 1 month16%
1-3 months1%
3-6 months9%
6 months - 1 year9%
1-2 years31%
2-4 years26%
4-6 years9%

How AI Impacts Each Task

12 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.

Essential Soft Skills

Traits that are hard for AI to replicate

DependabilitySelf ControlAttention to DetailLeadershipStress ToleranceIntegrityAdaptability/FlexibilityCooperationInitiativeSocial OrientationIndependenceAchievement/Effort

Wage & Employment (2024)

Median Wage

$85,540

per year

Mean Wage

$97,660

per year

Employment

35K

workers

Wage Range

$46,260 - $164,230

10th - 90th pct

Wage Distribution

$46,260Median: $85,540$164,230
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