Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels
Also called: Boat Captain, Captain, First Mate, Mate
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.
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