Motorboat Operators
Operating a 7 Meter RIB as a Navy coxswain directly overlaps with civilian motorboat operation.
How to prepare: Request an official sea-service transcript or assignment history, including vessel details and assigned duties, for Coast Guard evaluation against the endorsement needed for your target boat operation. Most water transportation jobs require a Transportation Worker Identification Credential and a Merchant Mariner Credential with appropriate endorsements, with requirements varying by operation.
What the civilian work involves
- Operate engine throttles and steering mechanisms to guide boats on desired courses.
- Secure boats to docks with mooring lines, and cast off lines to enable departure.
- Maintain desired courses, using compasses or electronic navigational aids.
Civilian tools and software (examples)
- Global positioning system GPS software
- Radar software