Coxswain - Queensland Industry Tourism Council
Coxswain
Coxswain
Coxswains manage the operation of small commercial marine vessels, such as ferries, water taxis, jet boats, yachts, catamarans and tourist craft.
Day-to-day
- Manoeuvre and navigate small marine vessels
- Consult weather authorities before planning a voyage
- Give instructions to the crew
- Communicate with passengers
- Update vessel logbooks
- Assist with mooring and unmooring vessels
- Monitor condition and seaworthiness of vessels
- Transmit and receive information by marine radio or telephone
- Respond to emergency situations
- Use navigational information and techniques to conduct a safe passage
- Service propulsion systems, low-voltage electrical systems and auxiliary systems
- Operate pumping systems, and outboard and inboard diesel engines
- Follow environmental work practices
Future demand
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How to become a Coxswain
- You need a formal qualification in a relevant field to work as a coxswain. University and Vocational Education and Training (VET) are both common study pathways.
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Nathan Pounder
Coxswain, Lady Musgrave Experience
Nathan Pounder
Coxswain, Lady Musgrave Experience
I’ve always been passionate about the marine environment and enjoy surfing, freediving and underwater photography in my free time, but having the opportunity to work in the marine tourism industry as a coxswain and deckhand allows me to spend more time in the environment that I love and share my passion for marine preservation and biodiversity with other people.
