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Ship and Boat Captains

Also known as: Barge Captain, Barge Master, Boat Captain, Boat Master, Boat Operator, Boatswain, Canal Boat Captain, Canal Boat Operator, Captain, Charter Boat Captain

Command vessels in oceans, bays, lakes, rivers, or coastal waters.

Education & Training

Percentage of workers at each education and training level

Training Provided After Hiring

How long it typically takes to learn on the job

1-2 years27%
2-4 years32%
4-6 years8%

How AI Impacts Each Task

24 tasks analyzed

Steer and operate vessels, using radios, depth finders, radars, lights, buoys, or lighthouses.

Dock or undock vessels, sometimes maneuvering through narrow spaces, such as locks.

Adjust navigation according to weather conditions.

Inspect vessels to ensure efficient and safe operation of vessels and equipment and conformance to regulations.

Read gauges to verify sufficient levels of hydraulic fluid, air pressure, or oxygen.

Essential Soft Skills

Traits that are hard for AI to replicate

DependabilityLeadershipSelf ControlStress ToleranceInitiativeIntegrityIndependencePersistenceAttention to DetailAchievement/EffortAdaptability/FlexibilityCooperation

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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