Navy
COMBAT
NEC
NEC
W08A
Patrol Boat Coxswain
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Patrol boat coxswains supervise boat crews during hoisting, lowering, cargo handling, and stowage operations. They also assist with salvage work and coordinate safe movement of personnel, equipment, and cargo around small craft.
Core Skills
- small boat captaincy
- boat crew supervision
- hoisting and lowering operations
- cargo stowage
- salvage support
- deck safety
- line handling
- maritime communications
- risk assessment
Common Certifications
- Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC)
- Master or Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels
- STCW Basic Training
- American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers
- NASBLA Boating Education Certificate
- FEMA Incident Command System Certifications
Civilian Career Paths
- TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT
- FLEET MANAGEMENT
- EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
- PHYSICAL SECURITY
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC)
- Master or Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels
- STCW Basic Training
- NASBLA Boating Education Certificate
Career Growth
- Master of Towing Vessels Credential
- STCW Advanced Fire Fighting
- FEMA Incident Command System Certifications
- American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification
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.