Registration or licensing is required.

• Manages the operation and maintenance of a ship's mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, steam-generating and fire control systems
• Conducts regular inspections of machinery and equipment, and diagnoses issues on board the ship
• Plans, coordinates, supervises and carries out repair and maintenance activities
• Ensures compliance with safety and environmental regulations and procedures in the operation of equipment
• Keeps records of equipment performance, fuel consumption and maintenance activities
• Orders and maintains inventory of spare parts and supplies for the ship's machinery

Registration or licensing is required.

• Navigates vessels through harbours, sounds, straits, bays, rivers, lakes or ports
• Advises the best route for safe passage of a vessel
• Provides expert knowledge of a port or waterway, including tides, water depths, local winds, currents and marine traffic
• Communicates with other vessels to prevent collision or advise of adverse conditions
• Monitors weather conditions and water currents using various instruments, such as anemometers, barometers and thermometers
• Ensures compliance with maritime laws, regulations and safety procedures

Registration or licensing is required.

• Inspects and examines vessels and equipment to ensure compliance with international and national regulations, and identifies any damage or defects
• Reviews and interprets technical drawings, plans and specifications related to ship construction
• Conducts surveys and inspections during construction, repair or maintenance
• Assesses damage to vessels on behalf of insurance companies for insurance claims
• Tests and evaluates ship systems such as navigation and communication
• Documents survey findings and recommendations, evaluating the vessel's overall condition
• Advises ship owners, operators and builders on compliance issues

Registration or licensing is required.

• Plans and coordinates fishing operations, including determining fishing locations and methods
• Operates fishing equipment and machinery
• Directs and supervises crew members in fishing activities
• Monitors weather conditions and adjusts fishing operations accordingly
• Inspects and maintains fishing gear and equipment
• Ensures compliance with fishing regulations and quota
• Records and reports catch data, including species, quantity and location
• Processes and preserves catch, including cleaning, gutting and freezing
• Manages and maintains the safety and security of a fishing vessel
• Communicates with other fishing vessels and authorities for safety and assistance

Registration or licensing is required.

Marine Pilots are excluded from this occupation. Marine Pilots are included in Occupation 313432 Marine Pilot.

• Ship's Captain

• Tug Master

• Manages and controls the movement of a vessel
• Oversees the interpretation of navigational instruments to ensure a vessel's course is maintained
• Adjusts a vessel's course according to weather conditions
• Communicates with port authorities
• Plans and schedules a vessel's route, considering factors such as weather, tides and cargo requirements
• Oversees the loading and unloading of cargo and/or passengers
• Implements emergency procedures in case of accidents, storms or unforeseen events
• Ensures compliance with maritime laws, regulations and safety procedures

Registration or licensing is required.

• Deck Officer

• Navigating Officer (Ship's)
• Seaman Officer (Navy)

• Navigates and controls the safe operation of a ship
• Supervises and coordinates the activities of deck crew
• Assists in the planning of a ship's course and monitors its progress
• Ensures compliance with maritime regulations and safety procedures
• Manages cargo operations and equipment inspections
• Maintains accurate records of a ship's activities, including logbooks and reports
• Communicates with other ships, ports and authorities

Registration or licensing is required.

• Boating Safety Officer
• Marine Safety Officer
• Vessel Traffic Officer