3152-Ships' Deck Officers and Pilots

Job Title: 

Ships' Deck Officers and Pilots

Job Description: 

Ships? deck officers and pilots command and navigate ships and similar vessels, and perform related functions on shore.

Tasks: 

Applying knowledge of principles and practices relating to ship?s operation and navigation in order to identify and solve problems arising in the course of their work

Linked Education ( CESM Codes ) : 

818 - Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering

Specific Occupations: 

315201 - Ship's Master
Description : Controls and manages the operations of a ship or boat.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : No
Specializations : Charter Boat Operator, Dredge Master, Harbour Pilot, Hovercraft Operator, Hydrofoil Captain, Jet Boat Driver / Operator, Launch Master, Master Mariner, Ship's Pilot, Tug Master

315202 - Ship's Officer
Description : Navigates and controls the safe operation of a ship and supervises and coordinates the activities of deck crew.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : No
Specializations : Deck Officer, Ships Mate / Officer, Ship's Navigating Officer

315203 - Ship's Surveyor
Description : Surveys machines and hulls of ships to ensure they are constructed, equipped and maintained according to safety standards, rules and regulations laid down by marine authorities.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : No
Specializations : Marine Engineer Surveyor, Nautical Information Advisor, Nautical Surveyor

315204 - Marine Certification & Surveillance Manager
Description : Surveys marine vessels in accordance with international safety standards determine seaworthiness.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : No

315205 - Boat Driver / Coxswain
Description : Controls and manages the operations of a small boat / vessel.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : No

International Careers(ISCO): 
Source Of Info: 

Source : Organising Framework for Occupations (OFO) 2013, Department of Higher Education and Training, Republic of South Africa