Navy NEC · Logistics
824A Maritime Cargo Handling Specialist: Supervisory
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A supervisory Maritime Cargo Handling Specialist trains personnel in the technical skills required to handle shipboard cargo aboard Maritime Prepositioning Ships and merchant vessels. The specialist oversees or performs loading and discharge duties that include hatch tending, hold stowing, winch and crane operations, material handling equipment operation, lashing, cargo rigging, and safety procedures.
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
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Adobe Acrobat
- Adobe Creative Cloud software
- Adobe Photoshop
- Amazon Web Services AWS software
- Apache Hadoop
Civilian Career Paths
- Warehouse Operations
- Transportation Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- OSHA 10-Hour General Industry
- Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
- Certified Logistics Associate (CLA)
- NCCCO Rigger Level I Certification
Career Growth
- NCCCO Mobile Crane Operator Certification
- Certified Logistics Technician (CLT)
- Certified Logistics Professional
- Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD)
Also Common
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
What the Work Involves
- Review financial statements, sales or activity reports, or other performance data to measure productivity or goal achievement or to identify areas needing cost reduction or program improvement.
- Direct and coordinate activities of businesses or departments concerned with the production, pricing, sales, or distribution of products.
- Direct administrative activities directly related to making products or providing services.
- Prepare staff work schedules and assign specific duties.
- Direct or coordinate financial or budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, or increase efficiency.
Related Occupations
- Chief Executives
- Administrative Services Managers
- Industrial Production Managers
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers
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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