Ship and Boat Captains

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Nevada IA United States Course Advisor Full time

Example of Ship Captain Job : Command vessels in oceans, bays, lakes, rivers, or coastal waters.

Life As a Ship Captain: What Do They Do?
  • Signal crew members or deckhands to rig tow lines, open or close gates or ramps, or pull guard chains across entries.
  • Measure depths of water, using depth-measuring equipment.
  • Sort logs, form log booms, or salvage lost logs.
  • Signal passing vessels, using whistles, flashing lights, flags, or radios.
  • Compute positions, set courses, and determine speeds, using charts, area plotting sheets, compasses, sextants, and knowledge of local conditions.
  • Calculate sightings of land, using electronic sounding devices and following contour lines on charts.
Things a Ship Captain Should Know How to Do

Below is a list of the skills most Ship Captains say are important on the job.

Judgment and Decision Making : Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Complex Problem Solving : Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Active Listening : Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Speaking : Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Critical Thinking : Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Operation and Control : Controlling operations of equipment or systems.

How Much Does a Ship Captain Make?

The salary for Ship Captains ranges between about $35,410 and $144,690 a year.

Ship Captains who work in Texas, Oregon, or Maryland make the highest salaries.

How to Become a Ship Captain

Individuals working as a Ship Captain have obtained the following education levels:

What work experience do I need to become a Ship Captain? Where Ship Captains Are Employed

The table below shows the approximate number of Ship Captains employed by various industries.

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  • Crew Boat Captain 1

    2 days ago


    Galveston, TX, United States Callan Marine Full time

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  • Crew Boat Pilot

    2 days ago


    Los Angeles, CA, United States Ingramlogistics Full time

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  • Nevada, Iowa, United States Courseadvisor Full time

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  • Ship Engineer

    2 days ago


    City of Daşşak, NY, United States Course Advisor Full time

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    1 day ago


    San Francisco, CA, United States CYCSF Full time

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  • Sales Manager

    4 weeks ago


    Orlando, FL, United States BoatPass Club Full time

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  • Brier, WA, United States Butler Aerospace and Defense Full time

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  • Rossville, GA, United States Butler Aerospace and Defense Full time

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  • Matl Handler

    4 weeks ago


    Attleboro, MA, United States Rust-Oleum Corporation Full time

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  • River Engineer 1

    1 month ago


    Ashland, KY, United States Marathon Petroleum Full time

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  • River Engineer 1

    3 weeks ago


    Catlettsburg, KY, United States Marathon Petroleum Full time

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  • Matl Handler

    4 weeks ago


    Martinsburg, WV, United States Rust-Oleum Corporation Full time

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  • Matl Handler

    4 weeks ago


    Hagerstown, MD, United States Rust-Oleum Corporation Full time

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  • River Engineer 1

    4 weeks ago


    Ashland, KY, United States Marathon Petroleum Full time

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  • Bradley, AR, United States Messer Americas Full time

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  • Miami, FL, United States The Yacht Group Full time

    Job TitleNational Dealer Development ManagerCompany: The Yacht Group (Yacht Controller Division)Location: Miami/Ft.Lauderdale, Florida (with national travel as required)Reports toDirector of SalesAbout The Yacht Group and Yacht Controller Division:The Yacht Group, known for its Yacht Controller division is the leading provider of wireless control systems and...

  • River Engineer 1

    1 month ago


    South Portsmouth, KY, United States Marathon Petroleum Full time

    An exciting career awaits you At MPC, we're committed to being a great place to work - one that welcomes new ideas, encourages diverse perspectives, develops our people, and fosters a collaborative team environment.An exciting career awaits youAt MPC, we're committed to being a great place to work - one that welcomes new ideas, encourages diverse...

  • Marina Manager

    2 days ago


    Stamford, CT, United States Building and Land Technology Full time

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  • Machine Operator

    4 weeks ago


    Attleboro, MA, United States Rust-Oleum Corporation Full time

    Job DescriptionAs our Machine Operator you are to package paint and related products by operating, setting up, adjusting, and performing QC checks while tending to machines/hand fills to package paint in a safe, consistent, and efficient manner, according to specifications.Solving challenges is the very foundation of who we are. After all, in the beginning,...