NEC
824A
Maritime Cargo Handling Specialist: Supervisory
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Trains personnel in the technical skills of shipboard cargo handling aboard Maritime Prepositioning Ships and Merchant vessels. Performs duties involved in loading or discharging of Military and Merchant shipping used to support Naval Operations that include hatch tending, hold stowing, winch and crane operations, shipboard MHE operation, lashing, cargo rigging, safety procedures and other associated duties.
Core Skills
- cargo loading and discharge
- shipboard cargo stowage
- crane and winch operations
- material handling equipment operation
- cargo rigging and lashing
- hatch tending and hold safety
- cargo team supervision
- maritime safety compliance
- cargo documentation
Common Certifications
- OSHA 10-Hour General Industry
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
- NCCCO Mobile Crane Operator Certification
- NCCCO Rigger Level I Certification
- TWIC
- FEMA Incident Command System Certifications
- Certified Logistics Associate
Civilian Career Paths
- WAREHOUSE OPERATIONS
- TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT
- SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Training & Development
Getting Started
- OSHA 10-Hour General Industry
- TWIC
- Certified Logistics Associate
- NCCCO Rigger Level I Certification
Career Growth
- NCCCO Mobile Crane Operator Certification
- Certified Logistics Technician
- Certified Logistics Professional
- APICS Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Data sourced from official Navy publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.