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Ship and Hovercraft Officers
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£54,613
Median salary
New workers start around £31,218.05. Normal pay is £54,613 per year.
Highly experienced workers can earn up to £110,257.79.
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Jobs
Subjects achieved a 100% pass rate, including Maths,
Further Maths, Physics, English Literature and Spanish.
Daily Tasks
- Maintains log of vessel’s progress, weather conditions, conduct of crew, etc.
- Prepares watch keeping rota and maintains a look-out for other vessels or obstacles.
- Maintains radio contact with other vessels and coast stations.
- Monitors the operation of engines, generators and other mechanical and electrical equipment and undertakes any necessary minor repairs.
- Locates the position of vessel using electronic and other navigational aids such as charts and compasses and advises on navigation where appropriate.
- Directs or undertakes the operation of controls to inflate air cushions, run engines and propel and steer ships, hovercraft and other vessels.
- Allocates duties to ship’s officers and co-ordinates and directs the activities of deck and engine room ratings.
Skills
Job postings
Active Learning
69
Critical Thinking
69
Active Listening
68
Monitoring
68
Learning Strategies
64
Reading Comprehension
63
Speaking
62
Mathematics
60
Writing
52
Science
45