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Standard Occupational Classification

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53-5021 Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels

Command or supervise operations of ships and water vessels, such as tugboats and ferryboats, that travel into and out of harbors, estuaries, straits, and sounds and on rivers, lakes, bays, and oceans. Required to hold license issued by U.S. Coast Guard. Exclude "Motorboat Operators" (53-5022).

Ship and Boat Captains and Operators (broad occupation)

Water Transportation Workers (minor group)

Transportation and Material Moving Occupations (major group)

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Last Modified Date: October 26, 2009