Navy NEC · Logistics
799A Causeway Barge Ferry Coxswain
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A causeway barge ferry coxswain operates the Causeway Section Powered and Improved Navy Lighterage Warping Tug with its 360-degree water jet propulsion system. The coxswain conducts these operations in support of amphibious operations and Maritime Prepositioned Ship operations.
Core Skills
- waterjet vessel operation
- amphibious ferry maneuvering
- inland navigation rules
- marine communications
- surf zone navigation
- towing and warping operations
- crew coordination
- small craft seamanship
- maritime risk management
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Office software
- Apple macOS
- Autodesk Revit
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- Computerized maintenance management system CMMS
Civilian Career Paths
- Transportation Management
- Fleet Management
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- TWIC Transportation Worker Identification Credential
- STCW Basic Training
- American Red Cross First Aid and CPR Certification
- USCG Master Near Coastal License
Career Growth
- USCG Merchant Mariner Credential, Master Endorsement
- USCG Able Seafarer Deck
- STCW: Advanced Firefighting
What the Work Involves
- Direct courses and speeds of ships, based on specialized knowledge of local winds, weather, water depths, tides, currents, and hazards.
- Prevent ships under navigational control from engaging in unsafe operations.
- Serve as a vessel's docking master upon arrival at a port or at a berth.
- Consult maps, charts, weather reports, or navigation equipment to determine and direct ship movements.
- Steer and operate vessels, using radios, depth finders, radars, lights, buoys, or lighthouses.
Related Occupations
- Sailors and Marine Oilers
- Motorboat Operators
- Ship Engineers
- Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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