Overview
All Marine Transport Professionals
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$2,123 Weekly Pay
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Moderate Future Growth
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10,100 workers Employment Size
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High skill Skill level rating
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84% Full-Time Full-Time Share
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55 hours Average full-time
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46 years Average age
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5% female Gender Share
Marine Transport Professionals control and manage the operations of ships, boats and marine equipment.
You usually need a certificate III or IV in maritime or fishing operations to work as a Marine Transport Professional. Some workers have a diploma or advanced diploma.
Tasks
- directing fishing operations by using knowledge about the species sought, fishing areas, seasons and the capabilities of the vessel and crew
- directing crew in catching fish, molluscs and crustacea at varying depths using nets, lines, poles, pots and traps
- planning, controlling and coordinating the operational and maintenance requirements of a ship's propulsion and domestic plant and equipment
- operating plant and equipment and performing routine maintenance on ship's systems including mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, steam generating, and fire prevention and control systems
- controlling and directing shipping operations to ensure the safe and efficient loading and transport of cargo and passengers
- ensuring compliance with regulations pertaining to safety at sea and protection of the marine environment
- directing the activities of the deck crew for navigational support tasks, berthing and unberthing, maintenance, cleaning and painting of superstructures, and repair and replacement of defective deck gear and equipment
- navigating a ship by supervising the ship's course and speed according to predetermined passage plans and safety procedures
- examining and approving design plans of hulls and equipment such as main propulsion engines, auxiliary boilers and turbines, electrical power generating plant, refrigeration and airconditioning plant and pumping systems
- conducting periodic surveys throughout a ship's life to ensure standards are maintained
Prospects
There were 10,100 Marine Transport Professionals in 2020. The number of workers:
- fell over the past 5 years
- is expected to grow over the next five years
- is likely to reach 10,500 by 2025.
Source: ABS Labour Force Survey, seasonally adjusted data to November 2020 and National Skills Commission Employment Projections to 2025. The number employed includes people who work in this occupation as their main job. People who work in more than one job are counted against the occupation they work the most hours in.
Employment Snapshot
- Size: This is a medium sized occupation.
- Location: Marine Transport Professionals work in many parts of Australia. Queensland and Western Australia have a large share of workers.
- Industries: Most work in Transport, Postal and Warehousing; Public Administration and Safety; and Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing.
- Earnings: Full-time workers on an adult wage earn around $2,123 per week (very high compared to the average of $1,460). Earnings tend to be lower when starting out and higher as experience grows.
- Full-time: Most work full-time (84%, much higher than the average of 66%).
- Hours: Full-time workers spend around 55 hours per week at work (compared to the average of 44 hours).
- Age: The average age is 46 years (compared to the average of 40 years). Many workers are 45 years or older (55%).
- Gender: 5% of workers are female (compared to the average of 48%).
Employment Outlook
Source: ABS Labour Force Survey, ABS seasonally adjusted data to November 2020 and National Skills Commission Employment Projections to 2025.
Weekly Earnings
Source: Based on ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours (cat. no. 6306.0), May 2018, Customised Report. Median weekly total cash earnings for full-time non-managerial employees paid at the adult rate. Earnings are before tax and include amounts salary sacrificed. Earnings can vary greatly depending on the skills and experience of the worker and the demands of the role. These figures should be used as a guide only, not to determine a wage rate.
Main Industries
Source: Based on ABS Census 2016, Customised Report. Industries are based on the Australian and New Zealand Standard Industrial Classification (ANZSIC 06).
States and Territories
NSW
VIC
QLD
SA
WA
TAS
NT
ACT
Source: Based on ABS Census 2016, Customised Report. Share of workers across Australian States and Territories, in this job compared to the all jobs average.
Age Profile
Source: Based on ABS Census 2016, Customised Report. Age profile of workers in this job compared to the all jobs average.
Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2016, Customised Report. Highest qualification completed by workers in this job (in any field of study). Qualifications needed by new workers might be different from the qualifications of workers already in the job.
Pathways
You usually need a certificate III or IV in maritime or fishing operations to work as a Marine Transport Professional. Some workers have a diploma or advanced diploma.
Before starting a course, check it will provide you with the skills and qualifications you need. Visit
- My Skills to compare Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses, providers and student outcomes.
- AAPathways website to explore Maritime VET training pathways.
Skills & Knowledge
Employers look for Marine Transport Professionals who work well in a team, can communicate clearly with a diverse range of people and are reliable.
Filter Skills & Knowledge
Knowledge
These are important topics, subjects or knowledge areas.
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Transportation
Moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road.
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Public safety and security
Use of equipment, rules and ideas to protect people, data, property, and institutions.
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Mechanical
Machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
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Customer and personal service
Understanding customer needs, providing good quality service, and measuring customer satisfaction.
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Geography
Describing land, sea, and air, including their physical characteristics, locations, how they work together, and the location of plant, animal, and human life.
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Education and training
Curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
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Administration and management
Business principles involved in strategic planning, leadership, and coordinating people and resources.
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English language
English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
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Mathematics
Arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics.
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Computers and electronics
Circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
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Personnel and human resources
Recruiting and training people, managing pay and other entitlements (like sick leave), and negotiating pay and conditions.
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Engineering and technology
Use engineering, science and technology to design and produce goods and services.
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Psychology
Human behaviour; differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; research methods; assessing and treating disorders.
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Law and government
How our laws and courts work. Government rules and regulations, and the political system.
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Production and processing
Raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ways of making and distributing goods.
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Telecommunications
Transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.
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Building and construction
Materials, and methods used to construct or repair houses, buildings, or other structures like highways and roads.
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Physics
The physical laws of matter, motion and energy, and how they interact through space and time.
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Clerical
Word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office work.
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Medicine and dentistry
Diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities, including preventive health-care measures.
Skills
Skills can be improved through training or experience.
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Judgment and decision making
Figuring out the pros and cons of different options and choosing the best one.
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Operation and control
Controlling equipment or systems.
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Active listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.
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Coordination with others
Being adaptable and coordinating work with other people.
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Critical thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.
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Monitoring
Keeping track of how well work is progressing so you can make changes or improvements.
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Reading comprehension
Reading work related information.
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Management of personnel resources
Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, and choosing the best people for the job.
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Operation monitoring
Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
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Speaking
Talking to others.
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Time management
Managing your own and other peoples' time to get work done.
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Instructing
Teaching people how to do something.
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Active learning
Being able to use what you have learnt to solve problems now and again in the future.
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Learning strategies
Figuring out the best way to teach or learn something new.
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Social perceptiveness
Understanding why people react the way they do.
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Complex problem solving
Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.
-
Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.
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Management of material resources
Providing the right equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do work.
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Persuasion
Talking people into changing their minds or their behaviour.
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Serving others
Looking for ways to help people.
Abilities
Workers use these physical and mental abilities.
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Far vision
See details that are far away.
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Control precision
Quickly change the controls of a machine, car, truck or boat.
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Oral comprehension
Listen to and understand what people say.
-
Problem spotting
Notice when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong, even if you can't solve the problem.
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Selective attention
Pay attention to something without being distracted.
-
Spatial orientation
Know where things are around you.
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Multitasking
Do two or more things at the same time.
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Deductive reasoning
Use general rules to find answers or solve problems logically.
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Inductive reasoning
Use lots of detailed information to come up with answers or make general rules.
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Oral expression
Communicate by speaking.
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Written comprehension
Read and understand written information.
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Near vision
See details that are up-close (within a few feet).
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Written expression
Write in a way that people can understand.
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Visualization
Imagine how something will look after it is moved around or changed.
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Depth perception
Decide which thing is closer or further away from you, or decide how far away it is.
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Speech clarity
Speak clearly so others can understand you.
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Sorting or ordering
Order or arrange things in a pattern or sequence (e.g., numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
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Speech recognition
Identify and understand the speech of another person.
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Arm-hand steadiness
Keep your hand or arm steady.
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Manual dexterity
Quickly move your hand to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
Activities
These are kinds of activities workers regularly do in this job.
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Driving vehicles or equipment
Running, manoeuvring, navigating, or driving things like forklifts, vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.
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Handling and moving objects
Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, moving and manipulating objects.
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Controlling equipment or machines
Operating machines or processes either directly or using controls (not including computers or vehicles).
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Checking for errors or defects
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials for errors, problems or defects.
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Working with mechanical equipment
Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment.
-
Making decisions and solving problems
Using information to work out the best solution and solve problems.
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Looking for changes over time
Comparing objects, actions, or events. Looking for differences between them or changes over time.
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Monitoring people, processes and things
Checking objects, actions, or events, and keeping an eye out for problems.
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Doing physically active work
Use your arms, legs and whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling objects.
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Keeping your knowledge up-to-date
Keeping up-to-date with technology and new ideas.
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Building good relationships
Building good working relationships and keeping them over time.
-
Researching and investigating
Looking for, getting and understanding different kinds of information.
-
Coordinating the work of a team
Getting members of a group to work together to finish a task.
-
Communicating within a team
Giving information to co-workers by telephone, in writing, or in person.
-
Assessing and evaluating things
Working out the value, importance, or quality of things, services or people.
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Coaching and developing others
Working out the needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or helping them to improve.
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Guiding and directing staff
Guiding and directing staff, including setting and monitoring performance standards.
-
Documenting or recording information
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
-
Working with electronic equipment
Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing electronic devices and equipment.
-
Checking compliance with standards
Deciding whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

O*NET is a trademark of the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration.
The skills and importance ratings on this page are derived from the US Department of Labor O*NET Database Version 21.2, 53-5021.01 - Ship and Boat Captains.
Work Environment
Learn about the daily activities, and physical and social demands faced by workers. Explore the values and work styles that workers rate as most important.
Filter Work Environment
Demands
The physical and social demands workers face most often are shown below.
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Face-to-face discussions
Talk with people face-to-face.
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Freedom to make decisions
Have freedom to make decision on your own.
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Frequent decision making
Frequently make decisions that impact other people.
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Impact of decisions
Make decisions that have a large impact on other people.
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Contact with people
Have contact with people by telephone, face-to-face, or any other way.
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Using your hands to handle, control, or feel
Spend time using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls.
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Unstructured work
Have freedom to decide on tasks, priorities, and goals.
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Telephone
Talk on the telephone.
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Health and safety of others
Take responsibility for the health and safety of others.
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In an enclosed vehicle or equipment
Work in a closed vehicle (e.g., car).
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Teamwork
Work with people in a group or team.
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Consequence of error
Work where mistakes have serious consequences.
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Loud or uncomfortable sounds
Be exposed to noises and sounds that are distracting or uncomfortable.
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Outdoors, exposed to weather
Work outdoors, exposed to the weather.
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Being exact or accurate
Be very exact or highly accurate.
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Responsible for outcomes
Take responsibility for the results of other people's work.
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Time pressure
Work to strict deadlines.
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Wear common protective or safety equipment
Wear equipment like safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hard hats or life jackets.
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Bright or inadequate lighting
Work in extremely bright or dark lighting conditions.
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Physically close to people
Work physically close to other people.
Values
Work values are important to a person’s feeling of satisfaction. All six values are shown below.
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Independence
Work alone and make decisions. Workers are able to try out their own ideas, make decisions on their own, and work with little or no supervision.
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Achievement
Results oriented. Workers are able to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment.
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Working conditions
Job security and good working conditions. There is usually a steady flow of interesting work, and the pay and conditions are generally good.
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Relationships
Serve and work with others. Workers usually get along well with each other, do things to help other people, and are rarely pressured to do things that go against their sense of right and wrong.
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Support
Supportive management that stands behind employees. Workers are treated fairly by their company, they are supported by management, and have supervisors who train them well.
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Recognition
Advancement and the potential to lead. Workers are recognised for the work that they do, they may give directions and instructions to others, and they are looked up to in their company and their community.
Interests
Interests are the style or type of work we prefer to do. All interest areas are shown below.
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Enterprising
Starting up and carrying out projects. Leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes require risk taking and often deal with business.
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Practical
Practical, hands-on work. Often with plants and animals, or materials like wood, tools, and machinery.
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Administrative
Following set procedures and routines. Working with numbers and details more than with ideas, usually following rules.
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Analytical
Ideas and thinking. Searching for facts and figuring out problems in your head.
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Helping
Working with people. Helping or providing service to others.
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Creative
Working with forms, designs and patterns. Often need self-expression and can be done without following rules.

O*NET is a trademark of the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration.
The skills and importance ratings on this page are derived from the US Department of Labor O*NET Database Version 21.2, 53-5021.01 - Ship and Boat Captains.
All Marine Transport Professionals
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$2,123 Weekly Pay
-
Moderate Future Growth
-
10,100 workers Employment Size
-
High skill Skill level rating
-
84% Full-Time Full-Time Share
-
55 hours Average full-time
-
46 years Average age
-
5% female Gender Share
Marine Transport Professionals control and manage the operations of ships, boats and marine equipment.
You usually need a certificate III or IV in maritime or fishing operations to work as a Marine Transport Professional. Some workers have a diploma or advanced diploma.
Tasks
- directing fishing operations by using knowledge about the species sought, fishing areas, seasons and the capabilities of the vessel and crew
- directing crew in catching fish, molluscs and crustacea at varying depths using nets, lines, poles, pots and traps
- planning, controlling and coordinating the operational and maintenance requirements of a ship's propulsion and domestic plant and equipment
- operating plant and equipment and performing routine maintenance on ship's systems including mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, steam generating, and fire prevention and control systems
- controlling and directing shipping operations to ensure the safe and efficient loading and transport of cargo and passengers
- ensuring compliance with regulations pertaining to safety at sea and protection of the marine environment
- directing the activities of the deck crew for navigational support tasks, berthing and unberthing, maintenance, cleaning and painting of superstructures, and repair and replacement of defective deck gear and equipment
- navigating a ship by supervising the ship's course and speed according to predetermined passage plans and safety procedures
- examining and approving design plans of hulls and equipment such as main propulsion engines, auxiliary boilers and turbines, electrical power generating plant, refrigeration and airconditioning plant and pumping systems
- conducting periodic surveys throughout a ship's life to ensure standards are maintained
There were 10,100 Marine Transport Professionals in 2020. The number of workers:
- fell over the past 5 years
- is expected to grow over the next five years
- is likely to reach 10,500 by 2025.
Source: ABS Labour Force Survey, seasonally adjusted data to November 2020 and National Skills Commission Employment Projections to 2025. The number employed includes people who work in this occupation as their main job. People who work in more than one job are counted against the occupation they work the most hours in.
Employment Snapshot
- Size: This is a medium sized occupation.
- Location: Marine Transport Professionals work in many parts of Australia. Queensland and Western Australia have a large share of workers.
- Industries: Most work in Transport, Postal and Warehousing; Public Administration and Safety; and Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing.
- Earnings: Full-time workers on an adult wage earn around $2,123 per week (very high compared to the average of $1,460). Earnings tend to be lower when starting out and higher as experience grows.
- Full-time: Most work full-time (84%, much higher than the average of 66%).
- Hours: Full-time workers spend around 55 hours per week at work (compared to the average of 44 hours).
- Age: The average age is 46 years (compared to the average of 40 years). Many workers are 45 years or older (55%).
- Gender: 5% of workers are female (compared to the average of 48%).
Employment Outlook
Source: ABS Labour Force Survey, ABS seasonally adjusted data to November 2020 and National Skills Commission Employment Projections to 2025.
Weekly Earnings
Source: Based on ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours (cat. no. 6306.0), May 2018, Customised Report. Median weekly total cash earnings for full-time non-managerial employees paid at the adult rate. Earnings are before tax and include amounts salary sacrificed. Earnings can vary greatly depending on the skills and experience of the worker and the demands of the role. These figures should be used as a guide only, not to determine a wage rate.
Main Industries
Source: Based on ABS Census 2016, Customised Report. Industries are based on the Australian and New Zealand Standard Industrial Classification (ANZSIC 06).
States and Territories
NSW
VIC
QLD
SA
WA
TAS
NT
ACT
Source: Based on ABS Census 2016, Customised Report. Share of workers across Australian States and Territories, in this job compared to the all jobs average.
Age Profile
Source: Based on ABS Census 2016, Customised Report. Age profile of workers in this job compared to the all jobs average.
Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2016, Customised Report. Highest qualification completed by workers in this job (in any field of study). Qualifications needed by new workers might be different from the qualifications of workers already in the job.
You usually need a certificate III or IV in maritime or fishing operations to work as a Marine Transport Professional. Some workers have a diploma or advanced diploma.
Before starting a course, check it will provide you with the skills and qualifications you need. Visit
- My Skills to compare Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses, providers and student outcomes.
- AAPathways website to explore Maritime VET training pathways.
Employers look for Marine Transport Professionals who work well in a team, can communicate clearly with a diverse range of people and are reliable.
Filter Skills & Knowledge
Knowledge
These are important topics, subjects or knowledge areas.
-
Transportation
Moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road.
-
Public safety and security
Use of equipment, rules and ideas to protect people, data, property, and institutions.
-
Mechanical
Machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
-
Customer and personal service
Understanding customer needs, providing good quality service, and measuring customer satisfaction.
-
Geography
Describing land, sea, and air, including their physical characteristics, locations, how they work together, and the location of plant, animal, and human life.
-
Education and training
Curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
-
Administration and management
Business principles involved in strategic planning, leadership, and coordinating people and resources.
-
English language
English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
-
Mathematics
Arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics.
-
Computers and electronics
Circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
-
Personnel and human resources
Recruiting and training people, managing pay and other entitlements (like sick leave), and negotiating pay and conditions.
-
Engineering and technology
Use engineering, science and technology to design and produce goods and services.
-
Psychology
Human behaviour; differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; research methods; assessing and treating disorders.
-
Law and government
How our laws and courts work. Government rules and regulations, and the political system.
-
Production and processing
Raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ways of making and distributing goods.
-
Telecommunications
Transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.
-
Building and construction
Materials, and methods used to construct or repair houses, buildings, or other structures like highways and roads.
-
Physics
The physical laws of matter, motion and energy, and how they interact through space and time.
-
Clerical
Word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office work.
-
Medicine and dentistry
Diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities, including preventive health-care measures.
Skills
Skills can be improved through training or experience.
-
Judgment and decision making
Figuring out the pros and cons of different options and choosing the best one.
-
Operation and control
Controlling equipment or systems.
-
Active listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.
-
Coordination with others
Being adaptable and coordinating work with other people.
-
Critical thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.
-
Monitoring
Keeping track of how well work is progressing so you can make changes or improvements.
-
Reading comprehension
Reading work related information.
-
Management of personnel resources
Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, and choosing the best people for the job.
-
Operation monitoring
Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
-
Speaking
Talking to others.
-
Time management
Managing your own and other peoples' time to get work done.
-
Instructing
Teaching people how to do something.
-
Active learning
Being able to use what you have learnt to solve problems now and again in the future.
-
Learning strategies
Figuring out the best way to teach or learn something new.
-
Social perceptiveness
Understanding why people react the way they do.
-
Complex problem solving
Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.
-
Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.
-
Management of material resources
Providing the right equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do work.
-
Persuasion
Talking people into changing their minds or their behaviour.
-
Serving others
Looking for ways to help people.
Abilities
Workers use these physical and mental abilities.
-
Far vision
See details that are far away.
-
Control precision
Quickly change the controls of a machine, car, truck or boat.
-
Oral comprehension
Listen to and understand what people say.
-
Problem spotting
Notice when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong, even if you can't solve the problem.
-
Selective attention
Pay attention to something without being distracted.
-
Spatial orientation
Know where things are around you.
-
Multitasking
Do two or more things at the same time.
-
Deductive reasoning
Use general rules to find answers or solve problems logically.
-
Inductive reasoning
Use lots of detailed information to come up with answers or make general rules.
-
Oral expression
Communicate by speaking.
-
Written comprehension
Read and understand written information.
-
Near vision
See details that are up-close (within a few feet).
-
Written expression
Write in a way that people can understand.
-
Visualization
Imagine how something will look after it is moved around or changed.
-
Depth perception
Decide which thing is closer or further away from you, or decide how far away it is.
-
Speech clarity
Speak clearly so others can understand you.
-
Sorting or ordering
Order or arrange things in a pattern or sequence (e.g., numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
-
Speech recognition
Identify and understand the speech of another person.
-
Arm-hand steadiness
Keep your hand or arm steady.
-
Manual dexterity
Quickly move your hand to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
Activities
These are kinds of activities workers regularly do in this job.
-
Driving vehicles or equipment
Running, manoeuvring, navigating, or driving things like forklifts, vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.
-
Handling and moving objects
Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, moving and manipulating objects.
-
Controlling equipment or machines
Operating machines or processes either directly or using controls (not including computers or vehicles).
-
Checking for errors or defects
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials for errors, problems or defects.
-
Working with mechanical equipment
Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment.
-
Making decisions and solving problems
Using information to work out the best solution and solve problems.
-
Looking for changes over time
Comparing objects, actions, or events. Looking for differences between them or changes over time.
-
Monitoring people, processes and things
Checking objects, actions, or events, and keeping an eye out for problems.
-
Doing physically active work
Use your arms, legs and whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling objects.
-
Keeping your knowledge up-to-date
Keeping up-to-date with technology and new ideas.
-
Building good relationships
Building good working relationships and keeping them over time.
-
Researching and investigating
Looking for, getting and understanding different kinds of information.
-
Coordinating the work of a team
Getting members of a group to work together to finish a task.
-
Communicating within a team
Giving information to co-workers by telephone, in writing, or in person.
-
Assessing and evaluating things
Working out the value, importance, or quality of things, services or people.
-
Coaching and developing others
Working out the needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or helping them to improve.
-
Guiding and directing staff
Guiding and directing staff, including setting and monitoring performance standards.
-
Documenting or recording information
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
-
Working with electronic equipment
Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing electronic devices and equipment.
-
Checking compliance with standards
Deciding whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

O*NET is a trademark of the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration.
The skills and importance ratings on this page are derived from the US Department of Labor O*NET Database Version 21.2, 53-5021.01 - Ship and Boat Captains.
Learn about the daily activities, and physical and social demands faced by workers. Explore the values and work styles that workers rate as most important.
Filter Work Environment
Demands
The physical and social demands workers face most often are shown below.
-
Face-to-face discussions
Talk with people face-to-face.
-
Freedom to make decisions
Have freedom to make decision on your own.
-
Frequent decision making
Frequently make decisions that impact other people.
-
Impact of decisions
Make decisions that have a large impact on other people.
-
Contact with people
Have contact with people by telephone, face-to-face, or any other way.
-
Using your hands to handle, control, or feel
Spend time using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls.
-
Unstructured work
Have freedom to decide on tasks, priorities, and goals.
-
Telephone
Talk on the telephone.
-
Health and safety of others
Take responsibility for the health and safety of others.
-
In an enclosed vehicle or equipment
Work in a closed vehicle (e.g., car).
-
Teamwork
Work with people in a group or team.
-
Consequence of error
Work where mistakes have serious consequences.
-
Loud or uncomfortable sounds
Be exposed to noises and sounds that are distracting or uncomfortable.
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Outdoors, exposed to weather
Work outdoors, exposed to the weather.
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Being exact or accurate
Be very exact or highly accurate.
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Responsible for outcomes
Take responsibility for the results of other people's work.
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Time pressure
Work to strict deadlines.
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Wear common protective or safety equipment
Wear equipment like safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hard hats or life jackets.
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Bright or inadequate lighting
Work in extremely bright or dark lighting conditions.
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Physically close to people
Work physically close to other people.
Values
Work values are important to a person’s feeling of satisfaction. All six values are shown below.
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Independence
Work alone and make decisions. Workers are able to try out their own ideas, make decisions on their own, and work with little or no supervision.
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Achievement
Results oriented. Workers are able to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment.
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Working conditions
Job security and good working conditions. There is usually a steady flow of interesting work, and the pay and conditions are generally good.
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Relationships
Serve and work with others. Workers usually get along well with each other, do things to help other people, and are rarely pressured to do things that go against their sense of right and wrong.
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Support
Supportive management that stands behind employees. Workers are treated fairly by their company, they are supported by management, and have supervisors who train them well.
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Recognition
Advancement and the potential to lead. Workers are recognised for the work that they do, they may give directions and instructions to others, and they are looked up to in their company and their community.
Interests
Interests are the style or type of work we prefer to do. All interest areas are shown below.
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Enterprising
Starting up and carrying out projects. Leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes require risk taking and often deal with business.
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Practical
Practical, hands-on work. Often with plants and animals, or materials like wood, tools, and machinery.
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Administrative
Following set procedures and routines. Working with numbers and details more than with ideas, usually following rules.
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Analytical
Ideas and thinking. Searching for facts and figuring out problems in your head.
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Helping
Working with people. Helping or providing service to others.
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Creative
Working with forms, designs and patterns. Often need self-expression and can be done without following rules.

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