Mates- Ship, Boat, and Barge
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
Prior Experience Needed
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Training Provided After Hiring
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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.
| Task | AI Capability | Risk | 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. | - | - | - |
Essential Soft Skills
Traits that are hard for AI to replicate
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
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