Will AI Replace Motorboat Operators?

Operate engine throttles and steering mechanisms to guide boats on desired courses.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Direct safety operations in emergency situations.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Secure boats to docks with mooring lines, and cast off lines to enable departure.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Maintain desired courses, using compasses or electronic navigational aids.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Organize and direct the activities of crew members.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Follow safety procedures to ensure the protection of passengers, cargo, and vessels.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Maintain equipment such as range markers, fire extinguishers, boat fenders, lines, pumps, and fittings.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Report any observed navigational hazards to authorities.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Oversee operation of vessels used for carrying passengers, motor vehicles, or goods across rivers, harbors, lakes, and coastal waters.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Service motors by performing tasks such as changing oil and lubricating parts.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Arrange repairs, fuel, and supplies for vessels.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Issue directions for loading, unloading, and seating in boats.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Clean boats and repair hulls and superstructures, using hand tools, paint, and brushes.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Tow, push, or guide other boats, barges, logs, or rafts.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Take depth soundings in turning basins.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Perform general labor duties such as repairing booms.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.