Pilots, Ship
Command ships to steer them into and out of harbors, estuaries, straits, or sounds, or on rivers, lakes, or bays. Must be licensed by U.S. Coast Guard with limitations indicating class and tonnage of vessels for which license is valid and route and waters that may be piloted.
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How AI Impacts Each Task
18 tasks analyzed
Direct courses and speeds of ships, based on specialized knowledge of local winds, weather, water depths, tides, currents, and hazards.
Steer ships into or out of berths or signal tugboat captains to berth or unberth ships.
Set ships' courses that avoid reefs, outlying shoals, or other hazards, using navigational aids, such as lighthouses or buoys.
Prevent ships under their navigational control from engaging in unsafe operations.
Serve as a vessel's docking master upon arrival at a port or when at a berth.
| Task | AI Capability | Risk | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct courses and speeds of ships, based on specialized knowledge of local winds, weather, water depths, tides, currents, and hazards. | - | - | - |
| Steer ships into or out of berths or signal tugboat captains to berth or unberth ships. | - | - | - |
| Set ships' courses that avoid reefs, outlying shoals, or other hazards, using navigational aids, such as lighthouses or buoys. | - | - | - |
| Prevent ships under their navigational control from engaging in unsafe operations. | - | - | - |
| Serve as a vessel's docking master upon arrival at a port or when at a berth. | - | - | - |
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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