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name: maritime-pilot
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description: "Occupational skill for the role 'maritime pilot' (also: maritime ship pilot, ship steerswoman, marine helmswoman, pilot of maritime vessels, ship pilot, vessel pilot). Use when the user asks for typical maritime pilot work such as: Maintain desired courses, using compasses or electronic navigational aids.; Follow safety procedures to ensure the protection of passengers, cargo, and vessels.; Operate engine throttles and steering mechanisms to guide boats on desired courses."
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# Maritime Pilot
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Maritime pilots are mariners who guide ships through dangerous or congested waters, such as harbours or river mouths. They are expert ship handlers who possess detailed knowledge of local waterways.
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## Core workflow
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1. Maintain desired courses, using compasses or electronic navigational aids.
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2. Follow safety procedures to ensure the protection of passengers, cargo, and vessels.
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3. Operate engine throttles and steering mechanisms to guide boats on desired courses.
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4. Direct safety operations in emergency situations.
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5. Issue directions for loading, unloading, and seating in boats.
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6. Secure boats to docks with mooring lines, and cast off lines to enable departure.
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7. Maintain equipment such as range markers, fire extinguishers, boat fenders, lines, pumps, and fittings.
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8. Report any observed navigational hazards to authorities.
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## How to use this skill
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- Read [references/profile.md](references/profile.md) for the occupation profile and scope.
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- Consult [references/tasks.md](references/tasks.md) for the full task and activity inventory.
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- Check [references/skills.md](references/skills.md) for essential vs. optional competences.
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- Check [references/tools.md](references/tools.md) for the software commonly used in this role.
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- See [references/ai-skills.md](references/ai-skills.md) — matched external AI agent skills (per-source attribution).
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## Key competences (essential)
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- analyse weather forecast
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- anchor ships to the port
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- assist in maritime rescue operations
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- assist water-based navigation
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- balance transportation cargo
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- carry out ship-to-shore operations
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- conduct water navigation
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- coordinate dock operations
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- ensure compliance with port regulations
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- guide ships into docks
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- local waters of the port
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- maintain ship logs
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- monitor aviation meteorology
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- plan pilotage
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- principles of cargo stowage
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## Hot technologies
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Top tools from 38 gated job ads (see references/market.md, as of 2026-07-17):
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- TowWorks — 11 %
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- Egnyte — 8 %
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- Microsoft Office — 8 %
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- RosePoint — 8 %
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---
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*Sources: ESCO v1.2.1 (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/1ff5cf0d-e81f-4287-ba00-096816b16777), O*NET 30.3 (53-5022.00). See manifest.json for licensing/attribution.*
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