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Overview
Deck officers determine course and speed, use charts and navigation aids, keep logs, apply safety procedures and oversee loading, discharging, maintenance and crew tasks on board.
In job descriptions, look for watch duties, navigation devices, collision-prevention rules, vessel security, cargo loading, passenger operations, logs, crew supervision, first aid and decisions under pressure at sea.
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Search jobsWhat the work can involve
Deck officers carry responsibility while the vessel is underway and during cargo or passenger operations. The work can combine navigation watch, log keeping, equipment checks, safety routines and supervision of crew tasks.
Skills and specializations
Useful strengths include navigation devices, collision-prevention rules, vessel handling, radio or other communication channels, cargo loading, vessel security, first aid and calm independent decisions.
Salary context
Salary context depends on vessel type, watch responsibility, voyage pattern, cargo or passenger complexity, crew supervision, safety accountability and time away from port. This guide does not provide salary amounts.
Career paths
Career paths can move toward senior deck officer roles, master or captain responsibility, marine operations, port coordination, safety management, pilotage support or training roles in navigation.
Good to know
Check whether vacancies specify vessel type, watch rotation, navigation systems, cargo or passenger work, crew size and safety duties. These details define the practical responsibility on board.
Editorial note
This guide is editorial career context. It is not official labour-market statistics or role-specific salary data.
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O*NET relationships
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O*NET relationships: 2
Sailors and Marine Oilers
53-5011.00
O*NET occupation is broader
The O*NET occupation covers a broader field of work than this ESCO occupation.
Open in O*NETCaptains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels
53-5021.00
O*NET occupation is broader
The O*NET occupation covers a broader field of work than this ESCO occupation.
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Alternative labels
Occupation group
Ships' deck officers and pilots (3152)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/e3df1f82-3df9-41e5-8487-635e184653d1 |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 3152.1 |
| ISCO group | 3152 |
| Concept type | Occupation |