Ferryboat Captain
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Commands ferryboat to transport passengers, motor vehicles, or
freight across lakes, bays, sounds, or rivers: Signals crew to
close ferry gates and raise loading ramp, and signals engine
room to satrt engines. Determines course and speed of ferryboat
on basis of specialized knowledge of loacl winds, weather,
tides, and current.
Steers ferryboat, or orders worker at helm
to steer ferryboat toward slip (landing pier) on opposite side
of water. Inspects ferryboat to ensure that passengers and crew
obesrve regulations pertaining to safe and efficient operation
of ferryboat. Signals engine room to reverse engines, and
maneuvers ferryboat into slip. Maintains ferryboat's log. Must
hold license issued by U.S.
Cosat Guard, depending on tonnage of
ferryboat and waters crossed.
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Ferryboat Captain
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