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How to become a Captain

A desirable full range of leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities equips a mariner to competently navigate the employment landscape, fulfilling both professional ambitions and fostering desired professional growth over time.

Hard skills:

  1. Leadership - the capacity to provide guidance and direction to a team
  2. Strategic Planning - the ability to develop and implement long-term plans
  3. Decision-Making - the capacity to make sound decisions in difficult situations
  4. Team Management - the aptitude to manage and motivate personnel
  5. Risk Assessment - the capability to analyze and evaluate potential threats
  6. Organizational Skills - the expertise to streamline processes and set priorities
  7. Logistical Planning - the aptitude to create and manage an efficient workflow
  8. Problem-Solving - the skill to identify and resolve issues efficiently

Soft skills:

  1. Leadership - Demonstrating the capacity to effectively motivate and manage a team
  2. Organizational - Ability to prioritize tasks and objectives
  3. Communication - Proficiency in conveying ideas and instructions to a group
  4. Problem-solving - Skillful at identifying solutions to complex issues
  5. Decision-making - Possessing the capacity to make sound judgements
  6. Adaptability - Adeptness at adjusting to changing circumstances
  7. Time Management - Demonstrating the ability to effectively manage time and resources
  8. Interpersonal - Proficiency at building relationships and working collaboratively