Captains, Mates, & Pilots of Water Vessels
Code: 53-5021.00
Zone 3
Median Annual Salary
£92,460
Range: £47,420 - £170,640
Preparation & Education
Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
Job Zone 3
Industry Outlook
Below Average
New job opportunities are less likely in the future.
Role Overview & What They Do
Command or supervise operations of ships and water vessels, such as tugboats and ferryboats. Required to hold license issued by U.S. Coast Guard.
Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)
Boat Captain
Captain
Ferry Boat Captain
First Mate
Harbor Pilot
Mate
River Pilot
Ship Pilot
Tugboat Captain
Vessel Master
Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks
- Direct courses and speeds of ships, based on specialized knowledge of local winds, weather, water depths, tides, currents, and hazards.
- Prevent ships under navigational control from engaging in unsafe operations.
- Serve as a vessel's docking master upon arrival at a port or at a berth.
Technology, Tools & Software Stack
Spreadsheet software
Microsoft Excel
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Route navigation software
FURUNO navigational chart software
Navigational chart software
Core Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Basic Skills
keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements
talking to others
Problem Solving
noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Social
changing what is done based on other people's actions
teaching people how to do something
Transportation
movement of people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road
Safety and Government
public safety and security
law and government
Engineering and Technology
mechanical
Arts and Humanities
English language
Verbal
communicate by speaking
listen and understand what people say
Spatial
know where things are around you
imagine how something will look after it is moved around or changed
Hand and Finger Use
keep your arm or hand steady
hold or move items with your hands
Controlled Movement
quickly change the controls of a machine, car, truck or boat
Personality & Work Styles
Top Interest: Realistic
People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
Key Work Styles:
Self-Confidence
Leadership Orientation
Perseverance
Stress Tolerance
Self-Control
Cautiousness
Frequently Asked Questions About Captains, Mates, & Pilots of Water Vessels
In the UK, the median annual salary for a Captains, Mates, & Pilots of Water Vessels is £92,460. Starting salaries (10th percentile) typically begin around £47,420, while highly experienced professionals (90th percentile) can earn upwards of £170,640 depending on location and experience.
Entry as a Captains, Mates, & Pilots of Water Vessels typically aligns with Job Zone 3 (Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed). Most of these careers need vocational school training, on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
Essential skills and tooling for a Captains, Mates, & Pilots of Water Vessels include: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, FURUNO navigational chart software, Navigational chart software. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.
New job opportunities are less likely in the future. (Industry demand rating: Below Average).
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Salary Distribution
10th Percentile (Entry):
£47,420
Median Annual (Average):
£92,460
90th Percentile (Senior):
£170,640
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