Ship and Boat Captains
1 day ago
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.
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 CaptainIndividuals 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 EmployedThe 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 timeROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES This position is accountable for the safe operation of company-owned crew boats and will direct the day-to-day operations as well as coordinate onboard activities including operating engines, steering, and maintaining and repairing the vessel. The Crew Boat Captain will be under the direct supervision of the Project Superintendent....
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Crew Boat Pilot
2 days ago
Los Angeles, CA, United States Ingramlogistics Full timeIngram Marine Group encompasses our operating units involved in transporting bulk commodities on America's inland waterways, delivering fuel and supplies to the towing industry, and providing a ship anchorage in Louisiana. As the leading carrier, we operate a fleet of towboats and barges that transport aggregates, grain, fertilizer, coal, ores, alloys, steel...
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Maritime Operations Manager
7 days ago
Nevada, Iowa, United States Courseadvisor Full timeOverview: As a Ship and Boat Captain, you will be responsible for commanding vessels in various water bodies, including oceans, bays, lakes, rivers, or coastal waters. This role requires exceptional leadership skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to make informed decisions under pressure.Salary: The estimated annual salary for a Ship and Boat Captain...
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Ship Engineer
2 days ago
City of Daşşak, NY, United States Course Advisor Full timePosition Description : Supervise and coordinate activities of crew engaged in operating and maintaining engines, boilers, deck machinery, and electrical, sanitary, and refrigeration equipment aboard ship. A Day in the Life of a Ship Engineer Install engine controls, propeller shafts, or propellers. Order and receive engine room stores, such as oil or spare...
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Program Specialist
1 day ago
San Francisco, CA, United States CYCSF Full timeJOB DESCRIPTION The Community Youth Center of San Francisco (CYC) provides education, leadership development, behavioral health, intervention, street outreach, and workforce development services to San Francisco youth and their families. CYC envisions empowering young people to reach their highest potential as individuals and to develop a positive...
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Yacht Management Fleet Administrator
4 weeks ago
Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States IYC - The International Yacht Company Full timeSummaryWe are looking for an individual to provide administrative support to the Yacht Management department. They are responsible for documentation management and assisting with compliance audits of vessels in the fleet.Responsibilities:Provide general support for Managers with regard to paperwork, documentation & organization of the department, and other...
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Sales Manager
4 weeks ago
Orlando, FL, United States BoatPass Club Full timeSales & Expansion ManagerCompany: BoatPassLocation: Remote (Miami, FL, and surrounding cities)Are you an ambitious sales professional with a passion for boating and luxury services? Join BoatPass, the world’s most flexible boat club, where we make yachting easy and hassle-free. We’re expanding our reach across Florida and are looking for self-motivated...
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Shipping/Receiving Assistant WA
2 weeks ago
Brier, WA, United States Butler Aerospace and Defense Full timeShipping/Receiving Assistant Location: Bothell, WA Job ID: #69948 Pay Range: $18-22Job Description Performs a combination of manual and clerical shipping and receiving duties; may work out of a central warehouse. Uses computer system for tracking, logging, verifying and reporting. Follows shipping practices and procedures, and transportation routing,...
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Shipping/Receiving Clerk GA
2 weeks ago
Rossville, GA, United States Butler Aerospace and Defense Full timeShipping/Receiving ClerkLocation: Chattanooga, TNJob ID: #69845Pay Range: $13-15/hourJob Summary: The primary focus of the RER Clerical Assistant is to support the Warehouse Logistics Coordinator at the Replacement Components 3PL warehouse in Chattanooga, TN, specifically in the areas of Receiving Exceptions. This position is onsite in a warehouse/operations...
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Matl Handler
4 weeks ago
Attleboro, MA, United States Rust-Oleum Corporation Full timeJob DescriptionSolving challenges is the very foundation of who we are. After all, our founder, sea captain Robert Fergusson, didn't particularly set out to invent rust preventive paint. He just wanted to keep his ship intact and stumbled upon a valuable solution. Today, that discovery is Rust-Oleum Corporation.Founded in 1921, the same passion that drove...
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River Engineer 1
1 month ago
Ashland, KY, United States Marathon Petroleum Full timeAn exciting career awaits youAt 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...
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River Engineer 1
3 weeks ago
Catlettsburg, KY, United States Marathon Petroleum Full timeAn 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 you At MPC, we're committed to being a great place to work - one that welcomes new ideas, encourages diverse...
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Matl Handler
4 weeks ago
Martinsburg, WV, United States Rust-Oleum Corporation Full timeJob DescriptionAs our Material Handler, you will work in our plant to pick orders. We can’t ship without you. Every day you will work alongside a hardworking and fast-paced team to select orders from the warehouse floor and place them on the correct pallet. To thrive you must be prepared to lift packages of 50 pounds repeatedly and always think safety...
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Matl Handler
4 weeks ago
Hagerstown, MD, United States Rust-Oleum Corporation Full timeJob DescriptionAs our Material Handler, you will work in our plant to pick orders. We can’t ship without you. Every day you will work alongside a hardworking and fast-paced team to select orders from the warehouse floor and place them on the correct pallet. To thrive you must be prepared to lift packages of 50 pounds repeatedly and always think safety...
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River Engineer 1
4 weeks ago
Ashland, KY, United States Marathon Petroleum Full timeAn 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...
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CDL A Local Tanker Driver
2 weeks ago
Bradley, AR, United States Messer Americas Full timeJoin Messer and have the opportunity to make $1,392 - $1,776 a week + shift differentials as a CDL A tanker driver in Lewisville, AR! What you will enjoy doing: * Our dedicated fleet runs bulk gases to customers and other delivery points throughout the assigned region * Be home daily with an occasional layover * Paid Vacation and Holidays: 2 weeks vacation...
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National Dealer Development Manager
4 weeks ago
Miami, FL, United States The Yacht Group Full timeJob 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...
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River Engineer 1
1 month ago
South Portsmouth, KY, United States Marathon Petroleum Full timeAn 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...
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Marina Manager
2 days ago
Stamford, CT, United States Building and Land Technology Full timeJob Title: Marina Manager Location: Stamford, CT Job Description: We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Marina Manager to oversee the operations of Harbor Point Marinas. The Marina Manager will be responsible for ensuring the safety and efficiency of all docking operations, managing staff, and providing excellent customer service to boaters and...
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Machine Operator
4 weeks ago
Attleboro, MA, United States Rust-Oleum Corporation Full timeJob 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,...