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Ship's Master

OFO Code: 315201

Last checked 3 October 2026

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1. Occupation identity

OFO code
315201
Occupation
Ship's Master
Classification
OFO 2021
Major group
TECHNICIANS AND ASSOCIATE PROFESSIONALS
Unit group
3152 · Ships' Deck Officers and Pilots

Official description
Ships’ deck officers and pilots command and navigate ships and similar vessels, and perform related functions on shore.

More official OFO detail

Specialisations: Jet Boat Driver / Operator, Hydrofoil Captain, Launch Master, Master Mariner, Charter Boat Operator, Ship's Pilot, Hovercraft Operator, Tug Master, Dredge Master, Harbour Pilot

  • Ordering ship’s stores and recruiting crew as required and maintaining record of operations
  • Commanding and navigating ship or similar vessel at sea or on inland waterways
  • Performing technical supervision of maintenance and repair of ship to ensure compliance with specifications and regulations
  • Applying knowledge of principles and practices relating to ship’s operation and navigation in order to identify and solve problems arising in the course of their work
  • Ensuring safe loading and unloading of cargo and observance of safety regulations and procedures by crew and passengers
  • Controlling and participating in deck and bridge-watch activities
  • Navigating vessels into and out of ports and through channels, straits and other waters where special knowledge is required
  • Transmitting and receiving routine and emergency information with shore stations and other ships

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