Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessel Career

Job Description: Command or supervise operations of ships and water vessels, such as tugboats and ferryboats. Required to hold license issued by U.S. Coast Guard.


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Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessel Career

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High School Diploma usually needed for this career