OSCA occupation

313432 Marine Pilot

Oversees the navigation of vessels through water channels and ports.

Major group: 3 Technicians and Trades Workers
Unit group: 3134 Marine Transport Masters, Officers and Technicians
Edition: OSCA 2024
Skill level: Level 2

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ANZSCO 231213 Ship's Master Partial correspondence in the ABS table

Role overview

Oversees the navigation of vessels through water channels and ports.

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Occupation facts

Skill level: 2
Major group: 3 Technicians and Trades Workers
Sub-major group: 31 Building, Engineering, ICT and Scientific Technicians
Minor group: 313 Engineering Technicians
Unit group: 3134 Marine Transport Masters, Officers and Technicians

Tasks

Navigates vessels through harbours, sounds, straits, bays, rivers, lakes or ports
Advises the best route for safe passage of a vessel
Provides expert knowledge of a port or waterway, including tides, water depths, local winds, currents and marine traffic
Communicates with other vessels to prevent collision or advise of adverse conditions
Monitors weather conditions and water currents using various instruments, such as anemometers, barometers and thermometers
Ensures compliance with maritime laws, regulations and safety procedures

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Compare roles in the same OSCA unit group by their official definition, skill level, tasks and recognised alternative titles.

Comparison point	Current code313432 Marine Pilot	313431 Marine Engineer	313433 Marine Surveyor
Official role definition	Oversees the navigation of vessels through water channels and ports.	Controls and manages the operation, maintenance and repair of a ship's machinery and equipment.	Surveys the machinery, equipment and hulls of vessels to ensure they are constructed, equipped and maintained according to safety standards, rules and regulations laid down by marine authorities.
Skill level	Skill Level 2	Skill Level 2	Skill Level 2
Key tasks	Navigates vessels through harbours, sounds, straits, bays, rivers, lakes or ports Advises the best route for safe passage of a vessel Provides expert knowledge of a port or waterway, including tides, water depths, local winds, currents and marine traffic Communicates with other vessels to prevent collision or advise of adverse conditions	Manages the operation and maintenance of a ship's mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, steam-generating and fire control systems Conducts regular inspections of machinery and equipment, and diagnoses issues on board the ship Plans, coordinates, supervises and carries out repair and maintenance activities Ensures compliance with safety and environmental regulations and procedures in the operation of equipment	Inspects and examines vessels and equipment to ensure compliance with international and national regulations, and identifies any damage or defects Reviews and interprets technical drawings, plans and specifications related to ship construction Conducts surveys and inspections during construction, repair or maintenance Assesses damage to vessels on behalf of insurance companies for insurance claims

Comparison uses occupation definitions, skill levels, tasks and title variants from the ABS OSCA data files.

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Official source

Official source: ABS OSCA 2024 release and correspondence tables
Last reviewed: 2026-04-17

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