Graduate Vessel Operator PP22577
👤 For candidates
🤖 Enhance with AI
- ›Learn to use digital navigation and reporting tools efficiently
- ›Automate routine log entries with approved software
- ›Leverage AI for real-time weather and route optimisation
📈 Disruption outlook
% risk of significant disruption
🎓 Learn now
📚 For full-time, part-time & evening courses on the Isle of Man, visit University College Isle of Man (UCM)
🏢 For employers
🔄 Alternatives
Automates reporting and route monitoring tasks
Enable real-time remote equipment monitoring
Consolidates monitoring for multiple vessels
⚡ Recommendation
🔀 Hybrid approachAI augments routine tasks but human oversight remains essential onboard
Microsoft Copilot & M365
Visualise voyage and operational data trends
Automate logbook entries and anomaly reports
Streamline crew and shore communications
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels
O*NET 53-5021.00
Job Description
Automation Risk
Many routine monitoring and reporting tasks can be automated or augmented by AI and digital systems, especially with advances in vessel monitoring and navigation software. However, key aspects such as docking, safety drills, and real-time crew coordination require physical presence, situational awareness, and interpersonal skills, limiting full automation. The role is moderately exposed to AI augmentation but retains significant human elements.
Task analysis
- Assist in plotting vessel courses using navigational chart software and weather data.
- Monitor vessel instruments and report anomalies to senior crew.
- Communicate voyage updates and operational status to supervisors and port authorities.
- Support docking and undocking procedures under supervision.
- Maintain accurate digital and physical log books of vessel operations.
- Participate in safety drills and ensure compliance with safety protocols.
- Assist in inspecting vessel equipment for safety and regulatory compliance.
- Coordinate with crew members to ensure smooth daily vessel operations.
Occupational Classification
UK Salary Benchmark
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities · ONS ASHE 2024 annual earnings
👤 For Candidates
AI & future-of-work guidance
🤖 Enhance with AI
- ›Learn to use digital navigation and reporting tools efficiently
- ›Automate routine log entries with approved software
- ›Leverage AI for real-time weather and route optimisation
📈 Disruption outlook
% risk of significant disruption
🎓 Learn now
📚 For full-time, part-time & evening courses on the Isle of Man, visit University College Isle of Man (UCM)
🏢 For Employers
Strategic hiring options & technology alternatives
🔄 Alternatives
Automates reporting and route monitoring tasks
Enable real-time remote equipment monitoring
Consolidates monitoring for multiple vessels
⚡ Recommendation
🔀 Hybrid approachAI augments routine tasks but human oversight remains essential onboard
Microsoft Copilot & M365
Visualise voyage and operational data trends
Automate logbook entries and anomaly reports
Streamline crew and shore communications
Key Skills
Knowledge Areas
O*NET Competency Skills
Alternative Career Paths
Oversees and manages logistics and scheduling for multiple vessels within a shipping company.
Focuses on implementing and monitoring safety protocols aboard vessels and in port operations.
Supports the coordination of vessel arrivals, departures, and port logistics.
Analyzes and optimizes the movement and scheduling of a fleet of vessels.
Also Consider
🔥 Hot Technologies
In-demand tools for this occupation (O*NET)
Work Activities
General work activities from O*NET
- Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
- Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
- Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems
- Controlling Machines and Processes
- Getting Information
- Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
- Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
- Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
- Performing General Physical Activities
- Handling and Moving Objects
- Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
- Training and Teaching Others
- Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Anthropic Economic Index
Real-world AI adoption data from millions of Claude conversations · Dataset ↗
Observed Claude Usage
0%
of conversations
Classic Auto. Risk
27%
Frey & Osborne
Job Zone
-1/5
Extensive prep
O*NET Median Salary
£55k
US ref. $69k · fx 0.79
Occupational family: Transportation and Material Moving
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