Survey Vessel Captain
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A survey vessel captain oversees route planning, ship operations, and data collection for marine surveys and seabed topography measurements.
Description
A survey vessel captain commands survey vessels for seabed topography and marine resource surveys, overseeing route planning, safe ship operation management, survey equipment operation, and data acquisition. They understand technical requirements such as nautical chart creation and depth measurement, judge meteorological and sea conditions, guide and coordinate crew members, and ensure accurate survey results. In national or private marine survey projects, they are required to have broad knowledge and leadership as the person in charge of onboard operations.
Future Outlook
With increasing demand for marine development, seabed resource exploration, and environmental monitoring, the demand for highly specialized survey vessel captains remains stable.
Personality Traits
Capable of quick situational judgment / Cautious and accurate / Has leadership / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Irregular hours / Long-term sea voyages / On-call / Onboard work
Career Path
Third Mate → Second Mate → First Mate → Survey Vessel Captain → Marine Survey Project Manager
Required Skills
Nautical Chart Creation / Ship Operation Technology / Survey Equipment Operation / Weather and Sea Condition Judgment
Recommended Skills
English Technical Document Reading / GIS / Marine Environment Monitoring / ROV Operation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | To quickly respond to changes in sea conditions or work content. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | To ensure the accuracy of survey data. |
| Communication Skills | Because coordination and instruction delivery with crew and related parties are important. |
| Initiative & Leadership | To take the lead in commanding onboard operations. |
| Planning & Organization | Route planning and work schedule management are essential. |
| Problem Solving | Because responses to sudden equipment failures or weather changes are necessary. |
| Stress Tolerance | To endure long-term voyages and work in harsh environments. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because creative thinking is minimal in mainly routine surveying tasks. |
Related Qualifications
- Assistant Surveyor
- Marine Technical Officer (Navigation) Grade 1 or higher
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