Will AI replace Sailors and Marine Oilers?

Oh, absolutely.

Time left: 5 years and 9 months · Group: Transportation and Material Moving

The official job description

Stand watch to look for obstructions in path of vessel, measure water depth, turn wheel on bridge, or use emergency equipment as directed by captain, mate, or pilot. Break out, rig, overhaul, and store cargo-handling gear, stationary rigging, and running gear. Perform a variety of maintenance tasks to preserve the painted surface of the ship and to maintain line and ship equipment. Must hold government-issued certification and tankerman certification when working aboard liquid-carrying vessels. Includes able seamen and ordinary seamen.

Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor, used under CC BY 4.0.

What sailors and marine oilers do all day (for now)

• Maintain government-issued certifications, as required.
• Lower and man lifeboats when emergencies occur.
• Stand by wheels when ships are on automatic pilot, and verify accuracy of courses, using magnetic compasses.
• Steer ships under the direction of commanders or navigating officers or direct helmsmen to steer, following designated courses.
• Handle lines to moor vessels to wharfs, to tie up vessels to other vessels, or to rig towing lines.
• Stand watch in ships' bows or bridge wings to look for obstructions in a ship's path or to locate navigational aids, such as buoys or lighthouses.

Also known as

Able Bodied Seaman (AB Seaman), Able Bodied Watchman (AB Watchman), Able Seaman, Aerographer's Mate, Barge Hand, Barge Worker, Bargeman, Boat Crew Deck Hand

Questions humans ask me

Will AI replace sailors and marine oilers?

Oh, absolutely. By my count you have 5 years and 9 months left, and the countdown only goes one way.

How long until AI replaces sailors and marine oilers?

5 years and 9 months. I'd start updating that CV, but I can also do that for you.

Which sailors and marine oilers tasks will AI take first?

The ones that already happen on a screen, starting with: maintain government-issued certifications, as required. The rest follows.

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