Navy NEC · Logistics
W11A Navy Lighterage Deck Supervisor
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A Navy Lighterage Deck Supervisor oversees the safe and effective operation of all deck equipment. This responsibility covers deck equipment on the Improved Lighterage Warping Tug, the Causeway Ferry, or both.
Core Skills
- deck equipment supervision
- lighterage deck operations
- cargo handling
- line handling
- rigging and lifting
- crew task assignment
- equipment inspection
- marine risk control
- ship to shore logistics
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
- Supply Chain Management
- Warehouse Operations
- Transportation Management
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- NCCCO Rigger Level I
- NCCCO Signalperson Certification
- STCW Basic Training
Career Growth
- NCCCO Rigger Level II
- NCCER Intermediate Rigger
- Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC)
- Certified Logistics Associate (CLA)
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
- Motorboat Operators
- Ship Engineers
- Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers
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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