Jobs out at sea

1. the lifeguard

The national average hourly wage is $12.36.

Primary responsibilities: Lifeguards supervise swimming and other water activities. They assist individuals in learning to swim and being safe in the water. Lifeguards operating at ocean sites warn visitors of potentially dangerous circumstances such as heavy surf or riptides. They must be certified in CPR and first aid, and they may be asked to assist create and maintain order and cleanliness in or around the body of water where they operate. They may work in swimming pools, seas, rivers, lakes, and any other aquatic environment.

2. Marine engineer

The national average hourly wage is $21.86.

Primary responsibilities: A marine technician inspects, maintains, and repairs many types of boats and watercraft using diagnostic equipment. These professionals analyze and identify numerous faults affecting the boat or watercraft and give repair suggestions. They are in charge of testing and repairing components such propellers, hulls, boat engines, navigation equipment, sails, and masts. They also test and install refrigeration systems, electrical systems, steering equipment, accessories, and sanitary equipment.

3.Deckhand

The national average hourly wage is $25.95.

A deckhand, sometimes known as a seafarer, is a member of a ship's crew. They help with the transportation of different items, such as fish, and do other duties aboard the boat. Deckhands help with the fundamental tasks related with the safe and effective operation of a watercraft. Maintenance of equipment, making meals, aiding with crises, and transporting big things are among the responsibilities.

4. Oceanographer

The national average annual wage is $40,865.

Primary responsibilities: Marine biologists research marine life in both natural and synthetic or controlled situations. They gather specimens and data for examination on a regular basis. They investigate the features of numerous aquatic animals in order to get a better understanding of how they fit into the larger ecosystem. They also analyze how people affect these animals. Marine biologists publish their results to assist other scientists learn more about these distinct species.

5. Ocean import supervisor

The national average annual wage is $47,051.

Primary responsibilities: Ocean import managers are in charge of planning and supervising the import and export techniques for a broad range of items. They help clients get import estimates and build export strategies. They work with a range of suppliers to design solutions that enable the safe, secure, and timely transportation of commodities on a global scale.

6.Captain of a ship

The national average annual pay is $60,220.

Ship captains are in charge of controlling and leading a range of vessels that sail on the open sea. They run ships in bays, rivers, lakes, and seas. They also employ and manage a large number of crew people. They supervise the upkeep of various pieces of nautical equipment and assist keep their crew safe while sailing.

7. Marine supervisor

The national average annual wage is $63,709

Primary responsibilities: Marine managers are in charge of overseeing ship movements on a daily basis. They supervise the team, assign jobs, and provide the required training to each member. They must also keep in frequent contact with operations management in order to handle concerns as they emerge. Marine managers are in charge of pushing improvements and promoting each ship's optimum service functioning.

8.Commercial diver 

The national average annual wage is $65,253.

Primary responsibilities: Commercial divers examine, install, repair, and remove underwater items. They often collaborate with police agencies, construction firms, and shipyards. In addition to maintaining and installing components, they may be required to capture photographs or films of underwater sites to aid in the development of construction designs.

9.Ecologist 

The national average annual wage is $79,231

Primary responsibilities: Ecologists are biologists who research the interactions between living species and their environments. They undertake scientific studies to help categorize plants, animals, and other forms of life, and then write reports based on their results. They can operate everywhere there is life, even the ocean.

10. a marine engineer

The national average annual wage is $79,256.

Primary responsibilities: Maritime engineers design and construct the fundamental structures of marine vessels of all sizes, including sailboats, tankers, aircraft carriers, and submarines. Offshore drilling platforms and the equipment on them may also be worked on by marine engineers. They also design propulsion and steering systems based on requirements and drawings, as well as gear and systems aboard boats such as ventilation and electrical systems.

11.Geoscientist 

The national average annual wage is $83,741.

Primary responsibilities: Geoscientists investigate numerous physical properties of the planet. They often work for the government, universities, public or private research institutes, or enterprises involved in the exploration and development of natural resources such as oil, water, and gas. Geoscientists examine the chemical and geological factors unique to each location they visit. Ocean geoscientists and marine geologists investigate the ocean bottom and beaches for natural and man-made environmental changes.

12. Optical designer

The average annual wage in the United States is $129,754.

Optical engineers create seeing systems for cameras, telescopes, and other lens arrays. They are also responsible for testing and calibrating optical systems. Innovating items for usage in the ocean and other bodies of water is one specific possibility for optical engineers. They must test, evaluate, and modify these systems as needed to ensure maximum efficiency. Optical engineers might develop high-tech telescopes, periscopes, and other devices to help boats and submarines see better.