[Core] [111% incumbents] Maintain records of daily activities, personnel reports, ship positions and movements, ports of call, weather and sea conditions, pollution control efforts, or cargo or passenger status.
  DWAs: Record operational details of travel.

[Core] [111% incumbents] Arrange for ships to be fueled, restocked with supplies, or repaired.
  DWAs: Arrange maintenance activities.

[Supplemental] [111% incumbents] Tow and maneuver barges or signal tugboats to tow barges to destinations.
  DWAs: Operate ships or other watercraft. | Signal others to coordinate vehicle movement.

[Supplemental] [111% incumbents] Perform various marine duties, such as checking for oil spills or other pollutants around ports or harbors or patrolling beaches.
  DWAs: Monitor surroundings to detect potential hazards.

[Core] [110% incumbents] Dock or undock vessels, sometimes maneuvering through narrow spaces, such as locks.
  DWAs: Operate ships or other watercraft.

[Core] [110% incumbents] Measure depths of water, using depth-measuring equipment.
  DWAs: Measure the level or depth of water or other liquids.

[Core] [108% incumbents] Steer and operate vessels, using radios, depth finders, radars, lights, buoys, or lighthouses.
  DWAs: Operate ships or other watercraft.

[Core] [108% incumbents] Inspect vessels to ensure efficient and safe operation of vessels and equipment and conformance to regulations.
  DWAs: Monitor equipment operation to ensure proper functioning.

[Core] [108% incumbents] Read gauges to verify sufficient levels of hydraulic fluid, air pressure, or oxygen.
  DWAs: Monitor equipment gauges or displays to ensure proper operation.

[Core] [108% incumbents] Signal passing vessels, using whistles, flashing lights, flags, or radios.
  DWAs: Signal others to coordinate vehicle movement.

[Core] [108% incumbents] Maintain boats or equipment on board, such as engines, winches, navigational systems, fire extinguishers, or life preservers.
  DWAs: Maintain watercraft engines or machinery.

[Core] [108% incumbents] Direct or coordinate crew members or workers performing activities such as loading or unloading cargo, steering vessels, operating engines, or operating, maintaining, or repairing ship equipment.
  DWAs: Direct maintenance or repair activities. | Direct passenger or freight transport activities. | Direct material handling or moving activities.

[Supplemental] [108% incumbents] Assign watches or living quarters to crew members.
  DWAs: Direct passenger or freight transport activities.

[Core] [107% incumbents] Signal crew members or deckhands to rig tow lines, open or close gates or ramps, or pull guard chains across entries.
  DWAs: Communicate with others to coordinate material handling or movement.

[Core] [107% incumbents] Calculate sightings of land, using electronic sounding devices and following contour lines on charts.
  DWAs: Determine geographic coordinates.

[Core] [107% incumbents] Purchase supplies or equipment.
  DWAs: Acquire supplies or equipment.

[Supplemental] [107% incumbents] Interview and hire crew members.
  DWAs: Recommend personnel decisions or human resources activities.

[Core] [78% incumbents] Observe loading or unloading of cargo or equipment to ensure that handling and storage are performed according to specifications.
  DWAs: Monitor work environment to ensure safety or adherence to specifications.

[Core] [77% incumbents] Stand watches on vessels during specified periods while vessels are under way.
  DWAs: Monitor surroundings to detect potential hazards.

[Core] [77% incumbents] Supervise crews in cleaning or maintaining decks, superstructures, or bridges.
  DWAs: Direct maintenance or repair activities.

[Core] [63% incumbents] Direct courses and speeds of ships, based on specialized knowledge of local winds, weather, water depths, tides, currents, and hazards.
  DWAs: Choose optimal transportation routes or speeds.

[Core] [63% incumbents] Serve as a vessel's docking master upon arrival at a port or at a berth.
  DWAs: Direct passenger or freight transport activities.

[Core] [63% incumbents] Consult maps, charts, weather reports, or navigation equipment to determine and direct ship movements.
  DWAs: Read maps to determine routes.

[Core] [63% incumbents] Operate ship-to-shore radios to exchange information needed for ship operations.
  DWAs: Operate communications equipment or systems.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Report to appropriate authorities any violations of federal or state pilotage laws.
  DWAs: Notify others of emergencies, problems, or hazards.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Learn to operate new technology systems and procedures through instruction, simulators, or models.
  DWAs: Maintain professional knowledge or certifications.

[Core] [61% incumbents] Prevent ships under navigational control from engaging in unsafe operations.
  DWAs: Direct passenger or freight transport activities.

[Core] [61% incumbents] Advise ships' masters on harbor rules and customs procedures.
  DWAs: Explain regulations, policies, or procedures.

[Core] [60% incumbents] Provide assistance in maritime rescue operations.
  DWAs: Assist others during emergencies.

[None] Conduct safety drills such as man overboard or fire drills.
  DWAs: Provide safety training.

[EMERGING:New] Oversee the use of drones for inspection and maintenance of hard-to-reach parts of the vessel.

--- SKILLS ---
  Speaking (imp:3.50 lvl:3.38) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Monitoring (imp:3.50 lvl:3.38) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Active Listening (imp:3.38 lvl:3.38) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.38 lvl:3.25) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Reading Comprehension (imp:3.25 lvl:3.12) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Writing (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Active Learning (imp:3.12 lvl:3.38) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Learning Strategies (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Mathematics (imp:2.38 lvl:2.38) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Science (imp:1.88 lvl:1.50) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Transportation (imp:4.13 lvl:4.72) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Public Safety and Security (imp:3.82 lvl:4.14) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Mechanical (imp:3.43 lvl:4.27) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Law and Government (imp:3.37 lvl:3.15) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  English Language (imp:3.31 lvl:3.23) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Geography (imp:3.27 lvl:4.13) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Administration and Management (imp:3.19 lvl:3.48) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:3.16 lvl:3.88) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Education and Training (imp:3.12 lvl:3.56) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Mathematics (imp:2.91 lvl:2.95) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Telecommunications (imp:2.87 lvl:2.73) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Computers and Electronics (imp:2.78 lvl:3.01) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Psychology (imp:2.70 lvl:3.23) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:2.69 lvl:3.05) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Engineering and Technology (imp:2.57 lvl:2.90) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Physics (imp:2.56 lvl:2.67) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Administrative (imp:2.50 lvl:2.57) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Production and Processing (imp:2.37 lvl:2.68) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Communications and Media (imp:2.30 lvl:2.33) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Chemistry (imp:2.28 lvl:2.68) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:2.26 lvl:2.07) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Building and Construction (imp:2.20 lvl:2.34) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Design (imp:2.06 lvl:1.87) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Biology (imp:1.83 lvl:1.55) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Economics and Accounting (imp:1.82 lvl:1.14) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Sales and Marketing (imp:1.79 lvl:1.48) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.72 lvl:1.44) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:1.70 lvl:1.37) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Food Production (imp:1.68 lvl:1.24) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  History and Archeology (imp:1.62 lvl:1.01) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.46 lvl:1.02) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Foreign Language (imp:1.38 lvl:0.56) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Fine Arts (imp:1.13) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform

--- ABILITIES ---
  Oral Comprehension (imp:3.88 lvl:3.88) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Oral Expression (imp:3.88 lvl:3.88) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.75 lvl:3.62) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.75 lvl:3.50) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Spatial Orientation (imp:3.75 lvl:4.38) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Far Vision (imp:3.75 lvl:4.12) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Written Comprehension (imp:3.62 lvl:3.50) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:3.62 lvl:3.25) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Control Precision (imp:3.62 lvl:3.25) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Near Vision (imp:3.62 lvl:3.62) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.62 lvl:3.50) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:3.50 lvl:3.38) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Information Ordering (imp:3.50 lvl:3.75) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Perceptual Speed (imp:3.50 lvl:3.50) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.50 lvl:3.62) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Written Expression (imp:3.38 lvl:3.50) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:3.38 lvl:3.38) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Manual Dexterity (imp:3.38 lvl:3.12) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Depth Perception (imp:3.38 lvl:3.50) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.25 lvl:3.12) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Visualization (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Selective Attention (imp:3.25 lvl:3.62) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Time Sharing (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Rate Control (imp:3.25 lvl:3.12) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Reaction Time (imp:3.25 lvl:3.62) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:3.25 lvl:3.75) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Finger Dexterity (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Response Orientation (imp:3.12 lvl:2.88) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Trunk Strength (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:3.12 lvl:2.75) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Auditory Attention (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Speed of Closure (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Extent Flexibility (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Static Strength (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.88 lvl:3.12) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Originality (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Memorization (imp:2.62 lvl:3.00) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Explosive Strength (imp:2.62 lvl:2.38) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Dynamic Strength (imp:2.62 lvl:2.75) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Peripheral Vision (imp:2.62 lvl:2.75) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Sound Localization (imp:2.62 lvl:2.62) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.50 lvl:2.50) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Number Facility (imp:2.50 lvl:2.75) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Night Vision (imp:2.50 lvl:2.88) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:2.38 lvl:2.00) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Stamina (imp:2.38 lvl:2.12) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:2.38 lvl:2.38) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.75 lvl:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.62 lvl:1.00) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:4.55 lvl:5.41) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:4.40 lvl:4.89) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:4.24 lvl:4.88) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:4.20 lvl:4.95) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Getting Information (imp:4.11 lvl:4.31) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:4.11 lvl:5.01) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:4.00 lvl:4.96) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:3.85 lvl:4.56) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:3.83 lvl:4.28) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.71 lvl:4.09) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:3.70 lvl:4.82) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:3.65 lvl:5.24) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:3.65 lvl:4.08) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:3.63 lvl:4.33) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.56 lvl:4.08) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:3.55 lvl:4.30) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Processing Information (imp:3.52 lvl:4.01) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:3.50 lvl:3.54) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:3.48 lvl:4.05) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:3.46 lvl:4.16) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:3.41 lvl:4.01) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:3.40 lvl:3.86) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:3.36 lvl:3.43) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:3.35 lvl:3.64) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:3.26 lvl:3.74) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Thinking Creatively (imp:3.25 lvl:3.81) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:3.21 lvl:3.46) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:3.18 lvl:3.29) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:3.05 lvl:3.44) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:3.03 lvl:3.55) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:3.01 lvl:2.84) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:3.00 lvl:3.11) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:2.99 lvl:3.19) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:2.88 lvl:3.13) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Working with Computers (imp:2.85 lvl:2.74) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:2.84 lvl:2.71) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:2.81 lvl:3.01) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:2.66 lvl:3.14) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:2.47 lvl:2.36) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:2.19 lvl:2.31) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:1.92 lvl:1.62) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:9.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Attention to Detail (imp:8.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Integrity (imp:7.00) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Cautiousness (imp:6.00) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Self-Control (imp:5.00) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Stress Tolerance (imp:4.00) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Perseverance (imp:3.00) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation (imp:3.00) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Dependability (imp:2.93) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Cautiousness (imp:2.74) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.60) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Stress Tolerance (imp:2.55) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control (imp:2.50) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Integrity (imp:2.32) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Self-Confidence (imp:2.24) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance (imp:2.19) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation (imp:2.00) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Adaptability (imp:1.98) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Achievement Orientation (imp:1.86) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Cooperation (imp:1.84) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Initiative (imp:1.75) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:1.35) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:1.18) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Self-Confidence (imp:1.00) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Social Orientation (imp:0.99) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Sincerity (imp:0.90) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Optimism (imp:0.90) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Innovation (imp:0.51) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Empathy (imp:0.37) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Humility (imp:0.22) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Cooperation () — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Operation and Control (imp:3.62 lvl:4.00) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Operations Monitoring (imp:3.38 lvl:3.62) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.38 lvl:3.50) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Coordination (imp:3.25 lvl:3.75) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.25 lvl:3.12) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:3.25 lvl:3.62) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Instructing (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Time Management (imp:3.12 lvl:3.62) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Persuasion (imp:3.00 lvl:2.75) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Repairing (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
  Negotiation (imp:2.88 lvl:2.62) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Service Orientation (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Troubleshooting (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Systems Analysis (imp:2.75 lvl:3.00) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Management of Material Resources (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Equipment Selection (imp:2.62 lvl:2.62) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Systems Evaluation (imp:2.50 lvl:2.62) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:2.50 lvl:2.38) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Technology Design (imp:2.12 lvl:1.62) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Programming (imp:1.88 lvl:1.12) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Operations Analysis (imp:1.62 lvl:1.12) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Installation (imp:1.38 lvl:0.62) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 36,850
  annual_median    : $92,460
  annual_pct10     : $47,420
  annual_pct25     : $63,880
  annual_pct75     : $127,180
  annual_pct90     : $170,640
  annual_mean      : $103,720
  hourly_median    : $44.45

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : Maryland ($138,950)
  lowest_state     : Puerto Rico ($47,410)
  dispersion_ratio : 2.931x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (40 total) ---
  Transportation and Warehousing           emp:   28,200  median: $  95,710
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:    2,400  median: $  91,120
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation      emp:    1,300  median: $  72,800
  Construction                             emp:    1,010  median: $  84,890
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:      790  median: $       0
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction emp:      570  median: $ 125,270
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing       emp:      500  median: $  71,090
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:      420  median: $  59,650
  Educational Services                     emp:      350  median: $  63,880
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:      290  median: $ 130,600

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (14 total) ---
  Transportation and Warehousing           emp:   28,200  median: $  95,710
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:    2,400  median: $  91,120
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation      emp:    1,300  median: $  72,800
  Construction                             emp:    1,010  median: $  84,890
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:      790  median: $       0
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction emp:      570  median: $ 125,270
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing       emp:      500  median: $  71,090
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:      420  median: $  59,650
  Educational Services                     emp:      350  median: $  63,880
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:      290  median: $ 130,600

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match_score        : 0.0000
wikidata_qid       : N/A
word_count         : 0
wikipedia_url      : N/A
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--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: Sea captain (similarity: 0.2545)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sea_captain
  QID: Q849424
  Extract: A sea captain, ship's captain, captain, master, or shipmaster, is a high-grade licensed mariner who holds ultimate command and responsibility of a merchant vessel. The captain is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the ship, including its seaworthiness, safety and security, cargo ope

  Title: United States Merchant Marine (similarity: 0.3288)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Merchant_Marine
  QID: Q1772052
  Extract: The United States Merchant Marine refers collectively to U.S.-flagged commercial vessels, both privately and federally owned, and the civilian mariners who crew them. Both the civilian mariners and the merchant vessels are managed by a combination of the government and private sectors, and engage in

  Title: Nautical operations (similarity: 0.2222)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nautical_operations
  QID: Q116443604
  Extract: Nautical operations refers to the crew operation of a ship. It is the term used in academic education to refer to the studies of this professional field. Nautical operations refers to all the operational procedures, specific roles of officers and crew members, and regular functions and technical pro

  Title: SS Edmund Fitzgerald (similarity: 0.3438)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SS_Edmund_Fitzgerald
  QID: Q1286267
  Extract: SS Edmund Fitzgerald was an American Great Lakes freighter that sank in Lake Superior during a storm on November 10, 1975, with the loss of the entire crew of 29 men. When launched on June 7, 1958, she was the largest ship on North America's Great Lakes and remains the largest to have sunk there. Sh

  Title: Joseph Hazelwood (similarity: 0.1333)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Hazelwood
  QID: Q1707193
  Extract: Joseph Jeffrey Hazelwood was an American sailor. He was the captain of Exxon Valdez during her 1989 oil spill. He was accused of being intoxicated which contributed to the disaster, but was cleared of this charge at his 1990 trial after witnesses testified that he was sober around the time of the ac

model_pass1          : claude-sonnet-4-20250514
model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : Strong O*NET data coverage with detailed work activities, clear licensing requirements, and comprehensive wage data from BLS OEWS May 2025. Maritime industry context well-established through related occupations and industry employment data.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-04T03:12:52.548709+00:00
tokens_input         : 4,714
tokens_output        : 4,134
cost_usd             : $0.044562
wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No exact Wikipedia match found. Semantic neighbors like 'Sea captain' and 'United States Merchant Marine' provide relevant context for understanding the broader maritime profession and operational environment.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels command and supervise the operation of ships and water vessels including tugboats, ferryboats, and barges, requiring U.S. Coast Guard licensing. They navigate waterways, ensure vessel safety and regulatory compliance, and coordinate marine operations ranging from cargo transport to passenger service. These maritime professionals combine technical navigation skills with leadership responsibilities to safely operate vessels in diverse water environments.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
These maritime professionals start by reviewing weather conditions, plotting courses using navigation equipment including radars, depth finders, and GPS systems. They steer vessels through waterways, monitor gauges for hydraulic fluid and air pressure levels, and communicate with other vessels using radios, whistles, and signal lights. Throughout operations, they inspect equipment for safety compliance, maintain detailed logs of vessel positions and movements, and coordinate docking procedures in ports and harbors. They arrange for vessel refueling, supply restocking, and repairs while ensuring adherence to maritime regulations. When operating tugboats, they maneuver and tow barges to designated destinations, often navigating through narrow spaces like locks.

WHO THRIVES:
Successful maritime vessel operators exhibit exceptional dependability and attention to detail, as safety-critical decisions affect crew, cargo, and environmental protection. They possess strong spatial orientation abilities and far vision capabilities essential for navigation in varying weather conditions. These professionals demonstrate excellent oral communication skills for coordinating with crew members and other vessels, combined with critical thinking abilities for rapid problem-solving during emergencies. The realistic and conventional RIASEC profile reflects individuals who prefer hands-on mechanical work within structured regulatory frameworks, while the enterprise component indicates comfort with leadership and decision-making responsibilities.

CAREER ENTRY:
Entry typically requires a high school diploma (42% of workers) or post-secondary certificate in maritime studies (36.6% of workers), followed by Coast Guard licensing requirements. Candidates must complete formal maritime training programs and accumulate documented sea time under supervision to qualify for licensing examinations. The U.S. Coast Guard requires medical examinations, drug testing, and background checks as part of the licensing process.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Career advancement follows established maritime hierarchy from entry-level positions like Able Bodied Seaman to Mate positions and eventually Captain roles with expanded vessel size and route complexity authority. Experienced captains may transition to port management, maritime inspection roles, or specialized piloting for specific waterways requiring local expertise. Some advance to shore-based positions in transportation companies or pursue roles in maritime education and training.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
The occupation employs 36,850 workers nationally with a median annual wage of $92,460 according to BLS OEWS May 2025 data, ranging from $47,420 to $170,640. Geographic wage variation is significant, with Maryland offering the highest wages at $138,950 compared to Puerto Rico's $47,410, reflecting regional maritime activity levels and cost of living differences. Transportation and Warehousing sectors employ the majority (28,200 workers), followed by government positions (2,400 workers) in agencies like the Coast Guard and port authorities. The profession benefits from steady demand for freight transport and passenger services, though employment growth may be limited by vessel automation and efficiency improvements.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
Core navigation and vessel operation tasks remain resistant to full automation due to complex decision-making requirements in unpredictable marine environments and regulatory mandates for human oversight. However, emerging technologies like automated navigation systems and drone inspections (noted in emerging tasks) may reduce some routine monitoring activities while enhancing overall operational capabilities.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [career_pathway] Sailors and Marine Oilers (53-5011.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Direct career progression path as Sailors advance to Mate and Captain positions through experience and additional licensing.
    data: O*NET Primary-Short relationship
    data: Maritime hierarchy progression
    data: Similar vessel operation activities
  [riasec_cluster] Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers (53-2011.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles share realistic-conventional RIASEC profiles emphasizing vehicle operation, navigation, and regulatory compliance in transportation.
    data: Similar RIASEC R:5.61/C:4.56 patterns
    data: Vehicle operation focus
    data: Licensed transportation operator requirements
  [knowledge_overlap] Ship Engineers (53-5031.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Shared mechanical knowledge (importance 3.4) and transportation systems expertise required for vessel operations and maintenance coordination.
    data: Mechanical knowledge overlap
    data: Vessel operation environment
    data: Equipment inspection activities
  [skill_overlap] Transportation Inspectors (53-6051.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both roles require equipment inspection capabilities and regulatory compliance knowledge for transportation safety.
    data: Inspection activities importance 4.4
    data: Public Safety knowledge 3.8
    data: Regulatory compliance focus
  [task_similarity] Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1041.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Similar supervision and coordination of transportation operations with safety-critical decision making requirements.
    data: Supervision responsibilities
    data: Transportation sector overlap
    data: Safety-critical operations management

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['captain', 'mate', 'pilot', 'vessel', 'marine', 'nautical', 'maritime', 'ship']
  exclude_keywords : ['airline', 'aircraft', 'aviation', 'truck', 'automotive']
  title_patterns   : ['*Captain', '*Mate', '*Pilot', 'Marine *', 'Vessel *']
  common_variations: ['Sea Captain', 'Ship Captain', 'Boat Captain', 'Marine Pilot', 'Harbor Pilot', 'Barge Master', 'Deck Officer', 'Maritime Officer']

total_terms    : 40
top_words      : ['others', 'tendency', 'equipment', 'activities', 'vessels', 'principles', 'operations', 'control', 'procedures', 'maritime', 'includes', 'objects', 'operate', 'direct', 'crew', 'ideas', 'ship', 'vessel', 'problems', 'resources']
source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
others                     43  0.01461  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  dwas:12%
tendency                   42  0.01427  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
equipment                  36  0.01223  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:64%  onet_tasks:19%  dwas:11%
activities                 21  0.00714  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:43%  dwas:43%  onet_tasks:10%
vessels                    16  0.00544  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:50%  inference:38%  wikipedia:12%
principles                 16  0.00544  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
operations                 15  0.00510  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:40%  wikipedia:27%  onet_tasks:20%
control                    14  0.00476  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:86%  onet_tasks:14%
procedures                 13  0.00442  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:62%  onet_tasks:15%  dwas:8%
maritime                   12  0.00408  inference            inference:92%  onet_tasks:8%
includes                   12  0.00408  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
objects                    12  0.00408  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
operate                    11  0.00374  dwas                 dwas:36%  onet_tasks:27%  onet_dimensions:27%
direct                     11  0.00374  dwas                 dwas:64%  onet_tasks:27%  onet_dimensions:9%
crew                       11  0.00374  wikipedia            wikipedia:45%  onet_tasks:36%  inference:18%
ideas                      11  0.00374  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
ship                       10  0.00340  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:50%  wikipedia:50%
vessel                     10  0.00340  inference            inference:70%  onet_tasks:20%  wikipedia:10%
problems                   10  0.00340  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  dwas:10%
resources                  10  0.00340  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  dwas:10%
techniques                 10  0.00340  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
materials                  10  0.00340  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
orientation                10  0.00340  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  inference:10%
body                       10  0.00340  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
operation                   9  0.00306  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:22%  dwas:22%  wikipedia:22%
performing                  9  0.00306  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  onet_tasks:11%
rules                       9  0.00306  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  onet_tasks:11%
monitoring                  9  0.00306  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
human                       9  0.00306  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  dwas:11%  inference:11%
management                  9  0.00306  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  wikipedia:11%  inference:11%
quickly                     9  0.00306  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
passenger                   8  0.00272  dwas                 dwas:50%  inference:25%  onet_tasks:12%
ships                       8  0.00272  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:50%  dwas:38%  inference:12%
members                     8  0.00272  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:50%  onet_dimensions:25%  wikipedia:12%
maintaining                 8  0.00272  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  onet_tasks:25%
handling                    8  0.00272  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:62%  dwas:25%  onet_tasks:12%
needed                      8  0.00272  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  onet_tasks:12%
safety                      8  0.00272  inference            inference:38%  dwas:25%  onet_tasks:12%
maintenance                 8  0.00272  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:50%  dwas:38%  onet_tasks:12%
needs                       8  0.00272  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%