Marine Pilot
OSCA 313432
1,000
21.1%
4.1%
49 yrs
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
Marine Pilot is a job in Australia. The job figures on this page come from Jobs and Skills Australia and the ABS Census, where they are published. The courses listed here lead to this job. Compare the fee, study mode, length, place, and how to get in before you enquire.
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About this career
Oversees the navigation of vessels through water channels and ports.
What they typically do
- Navigates vessels through harbours, sounds, straits, bays, rivers, lakes or ports
- Advises the best route for safe passage of a vessel
- Provides expert knowledge of a port or waterway, including tides, water depths, local winds, currents and marine traffic
- Communicates with other vessels to prevent collision or advise of adverse conditions
- Monitors weather conditions and water currents using various instruments, such as anemometers, barometers and thermometers
- Ensures compliance with maritime laws, regulations and safety procedures
Where they work
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Marine Pilot.
No qualification pathways published on training.gov.au yet.