Ship Mate

A Ship Mate is part of the deck crew on a ship or other type of marine vessel. You might be involved with navigation and direction or you might take charge of loading and unloading cargo. A Ship Mate might supervise passenger activities and give instructions to other crew members. You’ll ensure equipment is working effectively and address any issues of concern.

A Ship Mate should have excellent situational awareness and be able to respond calmly during challenging situations. It’s important you can communicate clearly and work as part of a team. A Ship Mate should have good observational skills and be an excellent problem solver. You’ll need to be good at multitasking and be able to manage your time well.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $87,360
Skill level Unknown

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