Command or supervise operations of ships and water vessels, such as tugboats and ferryboats. Required to hold license issued by U.S. Coast Guard. Excludes “Motorboat Operators" (53-5022).
Deck Officer
24
First Mate
1
2012: 1,150 2014: 1,140
New: 0
Replacement: 40
(Total: 40)
Minimum education:
Bachelor's degree
Work experience:
None
On-the-job training:
None
Education level achieved by workers
Sources: New York State Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Labor.