ONET Occupations » 53-5021.01

Ship and Boat Captains

Command vessels in oceans, bays, lakes, rivers, or coastal waters.

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Parachute skills

  1. Operate, drive - Things (4.91)
  2. Initiate, lead, be a pioneer - People (4.64)
  3. Communicate well, in person - People (4.38)
  4. Pay attention to details - Data (4.37)
  5. Listen - People (4.25)
  6. Copy - Data (4.17)
  7. Follow through, get things done - People (4.15)
  8. Use my intuition - Data (4.13)
  9. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (4.13)
  10. Examine, inspect, compare, see similarities and differences - Data (4.12)
  11. Supervise, manage - People (4.11)
  12. Speak - People (4.00)
  13. Control, expedite things - Things (4.00)
  14. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (3.99)
  15. Convey warmth and empathy - People (3.99)
  16. Remember people, or data, to unusual degree - Data (3.94)
  17. Create, innovate, invent - Data (3.93)
  18. Manipulate - Things (3.88)
  19. Use my brain - Data (3.88)
  20. Coordinate - People (3.87)
  21. Teach, tutor, or train (individuals, groups, animals) - People (3.83)
  22. Communicate well, in writing - People (3.75)
  23. Motivate - People (3.75)
  24. Solve problems - Data (3.75)
  25. Repair - Things (3.74)
  26. Negotiate, resolve conflicts - People (3.67)
  27. Organize, classify - Data (3.63)
  28. Synthesize, combine parts into a whole - Data (3.63)
  29. Instruct - People (3.62)
  30. Design, use artistic abilities, be original - Data (3.51)
  31. Imagine - Data (3.51)
  32. Use my body, hands, fingers, with unusual dexterity or strength - Things (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Coordination (4.12)
  2. Speaking (4.00)
  3. Operation Monitoring (4.00)
  4. Operation and Control (4.00)
  5. Judgment and Decision Making (4.00)
  6. Active Listening (3.88)
  7. Critical Thinking (3.88)
  8. Monitoring (3.75)
  9. Complex Problem Solving (3.75)
  10. Management of Personnel Resources (3.75)
  11. Social Perceptiveness (3.62)
  12. Instructing (3.62)
  13. Time Management (3.62)
  14. Reading Comprehension (3.50)
  15. Active Learning (3.50)
  1. Oral Expression (4.38)
  2. Oral Comprehension (4.25)
  3. Problem Sensitivity (4.13)
  4. Far Vision (4.13)
  5. Speech Clarity (4.00)
  6. Depth Perception (4.00)
  7. Selective Attention (3.88)
  8. Control Precision (3.88)
  9. Spatial Orientation (3.88)
  10. Near Vision (3.75)
  11. Deductive Reasoning (3.75)
  12. Written Expression (3.75)
  13. Speech Recognition (3.75)
  14. Information Ordering (3.63)
  15. Inductive Reasoning (3.63)
  16. Written Comprehension (3.63)
  17. Arm-Hand Steadiness (3.50)
  18. Manual Dexterity (3.50)
  19. Glare Sensitivity (3.50)
  1. Dependability (4.71)
  2. Leadership (4.64)
  3. Integrity (4.63)
  4. Stress Tolerance (4.38)
  5. Attention to Detail (4.37)
  6. Self Control (4.36)
  7. Initiative (4.28)
  8. Independence (4.19)
  9. Persistence (4.15)
  10. Cooperation (4.13)
  11. Adaptability/Flexibility (4.13)
  12. Achievement/Effort (3.99)
  13. Concern for Others (3.99)
  14. Innovation (3.93)
  15. Analytical Thinking (3.83)
  16. Social Orientation (3.71)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (4.91)
  2. Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material (4.38)
  3. Getting Information (4.34)
  4. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (4.34)
  5. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (4.33)
  6. Controlling Machines and Processes (4.21)
  7. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (4.17)
  8. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (4.12)
  9. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (4.12)
  10. Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (4.11)
  11. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (4.06)
  12. Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (4.00)
  13. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (3.94)
  14. Documenting/Recording Information (3.89)
  15. Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (3.87)
  16. Communicating with Persons Outside Organization (3.84)
  17. Processing Information (3.83)
  18. Training and Teaching Others (3.83)
  19. Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People (3.82)
  20. Coaching and Developing Others (3.82)
  21. Analyzing Data or Information (3.78)
  22. Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (3.74)
  23. Handling and Moving Objects (3.73)
  24. Developing and Building Teams (3.71)
  25. Provide Consultation and Advice to Others (3.70)
  26. Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (3.67)
  27. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (3.66)
  28. Monitoring and Controlling Resources (3.62)
  29. Scheduling Work and Activities (3.60)
  30. Thinking Creatively (3.51)
  31. Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (3.50)
  1. Operate Boat Or Towing Equipment (4.91)
  2. Steer Boat Or Ship (4.91)
  3. Inspect Transportation Equipment For Damage Or Defects (4.38)
  4. Read Maps (4.34)
  5. Read Navigation Charts (4.34)
  6. Recognize Reefs, Shoals, Or Other Hazards By Navigation Aids (4.33)
  7. Understand Admiralty Law (4.33)
  8. Operate Emergency Fire Or Rescue Equipment (4.21)
  9. Use Two-Way Radio Or Mobile Phone (4.21)
  10. Operate Navigation Technology Or Equipment (4.21)
  11. Stand Watch On Vessel (4.17)
  12. Monitor Equipment Or Machine Operation To Detect Problems (4.17)
  13. Monitor Sonar Or Navigational Aids (4.17)
  14. Perform Safety Inspections In Transportation Setting (4.12)
  15. Adhere To Safety Procedures (4.12)
  16. Signal Directions Or Warnings To Coworkers (4.12)
  17. Inspect Facilities Or Equipment For Regulatory Compliance (4.12)
  18. Supervise Crew Aboard Ship (4.11)
  19. Order Helmsperson To Steer Vessel (4.11)
  20. Use Local Or Regional Geographical Knowledge To Transportation (3.94)
  21. Use Knowledge Of Seamanship Or Boat Handling (3.94)
  22. Use Knowledge Of Tides And Currents (3.94)
  23. Use Established Traffic Or Transportation Procedures (3.94)
  24. Maintain Repair Records (3.89)
  25. Oversee Execution Of Organizational Or Program Policies (3.87)
  26. Direct And Coordinate Activities Of Workers Or Staff (3.87)
  27. Oversee Marine Cargo Handling (3.87)
  28. Captain Water Vessels (3.87)
  29. Compute Position, Set Course, Or Determine Speed Of Vessel (3.83)
  30. Conduct Training For Personnel (3.83)
  31. Calculate Sighting Of Land Using Chart Or Sounding Devices (3.83)
  32. Measure Water Depth (3.83)
  33. Identify Positions Of Celestial Bodies For Navigational Purposes (3.78)
  34. Order Or Purchase Supplies, Materials, Or Equipment (3.62)
  35. Schedule Employee Work Hours (3.60)