Job Description

Operating a boat’s controls and gauges during trips to monitor the vessel’s performancePreparing for trips by performing routine maintenance on the craft’s engine and fuel systemReporting any accidents or safety concerns to the appropriate authoritiesCalculating fuel consumption rates to estimate fuel costs, and keeping track of fuel levels at all timesOperating a vessel safely and efficiently by monitoring gauges and adjusting controls to maintain speed or establish course bearingsCommunicating with other vessels or marina staff via radio or other means to exchange information about weather conditions, hazards, or other navigational concernsFollowing government regulations regarding matters such as boating speed limits and the use of life jacketsOperating a vessel in accordance with its manufacturer’s specifications, including knowledge of its weight capacity, maximum speed, and engine capacity limits