Marine Transport Professionals

Marine Transport Professionals control and manage the operations of ships, boats and marine equipment.

What the job involves

• Directing fishing operations by using knowledge about the species sought, fishing areas, seasons and the capabilities of the vessel and crew

• Directing crew in catching fish, molluscs and crustacea at varying depths using nets, lines, poles, pots and traps

• Planning, controlling and coordinating the operational and maintenance requirements of a ship's propulsion and domestic plant and equipment

• Operating plant and equipment and performing routine maintenance on ship's systems including mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, steam generating, and fire prevention and control systems

• Controlling and directing shipping operations to ensure the safe and efficient loading and transport of cargo and passengers

• Ensuring compliance with regulations pertaining to safety at sea and protection of the marine environment

• Directing the activities of the deck crew for navigational support tasks, berthing and unberthing, maintenance, cleaning and painting of superstructures, and repair and replacement of defective deck gear and equipment

• Navigating a ship by supervising the ship's course and speed according to predetermined passage plans and safety procedures

• Examining and approving design plans of hulls and equipment such as main propulsion engines, auxiliary boilers and turbines, electrical power generating plant, refrigeration and airconditioning plant and pumping systems

• Conducting periodic surveys throughout a ship's life to ensure standards are maintained