Navy NEC · Support
899A (11) Meter Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB) Coxswain
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
An 11 Meter Rigid Inflatable Boat Coxswain operates an 11 Meter Rigid Inflatable Boat. The coxswain performs the duties associated with operating that boat.
Core Skills
- large rigid inflatable boat operations
- advanced boat handling
- coastal and offshore navigation
- crew resource management
- marine radio communications
- mission planning
- passenger and cargo safety
- emergency maneuvering
- weather and sea state evaluation
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
- Emergency Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- First Aid/CPR/AED Certification
- STCW Basic Training
- United States Coast Guard Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels License
Career Growth
- USCG Master 100 Gross Tons License
- United States Coast Guard Master of Vessels 500 Gross Tons License
- STCW Able Seafarer Deck
Also Common
- American Red Cross Lifeguarding
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
- Ship Engineers
- Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers
- Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
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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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