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NEC

W11A

Navy Lighterage Deck Supervisor

A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.

Description

Navy lighterage deck supervisors direct the safe operation of deck equipment aboard Improved Lighterage System warping tugs and causeway ferries. They coordinate deck crews, inspect equipment, manage cargo and line handling, and enforce procedures during marine transfer operations.

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

Common Certifications

  • Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC)
  • NCCCO Rigger Level I
  • NCCCO Signalperson Certification
  • OSHA 30-Hour Maritime
  • STCW Basic Training
  • NCCER Rigging Level 2

Civilian Career Paths

  • SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
  • WAREHOUSE OPERATIONS
  • TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT
  • PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • OSHA 30-Hour Maritime
  • NCCCO Rigger Level I
  • NCCCO Signalperson Certification
  • STCW Basic Training

Career Growth

  • NCCCO Rigger Level II
  • NCCER Rigging Level 2
  • Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC)
  • Certified Logistics Associate (CLA)

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.