Mates- Ship, Boat, and Barge

• Assume command of vessels in the event that ships' masters become incapacitated.
• Steer vessels, using navigational devices, such as compasses or sextants, or navigational aids, such as lighthouses or buoys.
• Determine geographical positions of ships, using lorans, azimuths of celestial bodies, or computers, and use this information to determine the course and speed of a ship.
• Inspect equipment, such as cargo-handling gear, lifesaving equipment, visual-signaling equipment, or fishing, towing, or dredging gear, to detect problems.
• Observe loading or unloading of cargo or equipment to ensure that handling and storage are performed according to specifications.
• Participate in activities related to maintenance of vessel security.
• Arrange for ships to be stocked, fueled, or repaired.
• Supervise crew members in the repair or replacement of defective gear or equipment.
• Supervise crews in cleaning or maintaining decks, superstructures, or bridges.

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• Operation and Control - Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
• Instructing - Teaching others how to do something.
• Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Management of Personnel Resources - Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.

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