Motorboat Operators
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations- O*NET-SOC code
- 53-5022.00
Operate small motor-driven boats. May assist in navigational activities.
- Data source: BLSPublished: 2026-08
Low· relative
LowFour relative bandsVery highGroup-level value
Scale, basis and source
Four relative bands (Low / Moderate / High / Very high)
831 detailed occupations in the BLS Employment Projections table. Assigned per National Employment Matrix (NEM) code, so occupations sharing a NEM code carry the same band
- Data source: AnthropicPublished: 2026-03
0.000
0.000Range of values carried here0.745Scale, basis and source
Observed exposure index, 0–1 as published
Mapped onto O*NET tasks
Published per SOC 2018 occupation; every O*NET occupation with the same SOC 2018 code carries this value
- Data source: ILOPublished: 2025
0.14
0.09Range of values carried here0.70Group-level value
Scale, basis and source
Generative AI exposure index, 0–1 as published
Published per ISCO-08 unit group. Linked to this occupation, wholly or in part, by applying U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics crosswalks (ISCO-08 to 2010 SOC, 2010 SOC to 2018 SOC) as published
What kind of figure this source publishes
The BLS category is a relative rank, not an absolute level, and it is not a first-hand measurement: it groups an occupation's percentile ranks across several published studies into four bands. It is not an employment or wage forecast, not a probability of adoption, and it does not separate automation from augmentation.
Task-level exposure
Show 16 hidden tasks17 rated tasks · 0 tasks with β ≥ 0.5 (0.0%)
β = direct exposure (E1) + 0.5 × exposure when tools are available (E2), per the source repository's definition.
- Source unit: O*NET 27.2 tasks → O*NET 31.0 occupation code
- 1 rated task is not in the O*NET 31.0 task list; its score is kept as published for O*NET 27.2.
- Source
- OpenAI "GPTs are GPTs" exposure rubric
- Release
- gh-main-0471612
- License
- MIT License, Copyright (c) 2024 OpenAI
| Task (O*NET 20.1) | Claude.aiRaw / share % |
|---|---|
Organize and direct the activities of crew members.53-5022.00 | 0.0018100.0 |
Values in this tab are predicted labels, not observations. Eloundou et al. (2023) published two rating regimes — human raters and GPT-4 — and the β shown here is derived from the GPT-4 rater basis alone; the same task can take a different value under the other regime. The unit and the meaning differ from the observed shares (%) in the other tabs, so do not place them on the same axis.
| Task (O*NET 27.2) | βE1 + 0.5 × E2 |
|---|---|
Maintain desired courses, using compasses or electronic navigational aids.O*NET Task ID 14535 | 0.0 |
Follow safety procedures to ensure the protection of passengers, cargo, and vessels.O*NET Task ID 14536 | 0.0 |
Operate engine throttles and steering mechanisms to guide boats on desired courses.O*NET Task ID 14537 | 0.0 |
Direct safety operations in emergency situations.O*NET Task ID 14538 | 0.0 |
Issue directions for loading, unloading, and seating in boats.O*NET Task ID 14539 | 0.0 |
Secure boats to docks with mooring lines, and cast off lines to enable departure.O*NET Task ID 14540 | 0.0 |
Maintain equipment such as range markers, fire extinguishers, boat fenders, lines, pumps, and fittings.O*NET Task ID 14541 | 0.0 |
Report any observed navigational hazards to authorities.O*NET Task ID 14542 | 0.0 |
Service motors by performing tasks such as changing oil and lubricating parts.O*NET Task ID 14543 | 0.0 |
Arrange repairs, fuel, and supplies for vessels.O*NET Task ID 14544 | 0.0 |
Organize and direct the activities of crew members.O*NET Task ID 14545 | 0.0 |
Tow, push, or guide other boats, barges, logs, or rafts.O*NET Task ID 14546 | 0.0 |
Clean boats and repair hulls and superstructures, using hand tools, paint, and brushes.O*NET Task ID 14547 | 0.0 |
Oversee operation of vessels used for carrying passengers, motor vehicles, or goods across rivers, harbors, lakes, and coastal waters.O*NET Task ID 14548 | 0.0 |
Take depth soundings in turning basins.O*NET Task ID 14549 | 0.0 |
Perform general labor duties such as repairing booms.O*NET Task ID 14550 | 0.0 |
Position booms around docked ships.O*NET Task ID 14551 | 0.0 |
β = E1 + 0.5 × E2 · E1 = tasks where direct LLM access alone cuts time by at least 50%, E2 = tasks where software built on top of an LLM cuts time by at least 50%. Values take only 0 / 0.5 / 1.0.
Data sources & licenses — O*NET®, Anthropic Economic Index, Eloundou et al. (2023): see full notices on the Credits page
All O*NET 31.0 task statements (16)
All O*NET 31.0 task statements for this occupation (English, as published; task type core or supplemental). Exposure values are not listed here; they are in the table above, next to each task statement as worded in the O*NET version each source used.
| Task (O*NET 31.0) | Type |
|---|---|
| Maintain desired courses, using compasses or electronic navigational aids. | Core |
| Follow safety procedures to ensure the protection of passengers, cargo, and vessels. | Core |
| Operate engine throttles and steering mechanisms to guide boats on desired courses. | Core |
| Direct safety operations in emergency situations. | Core |
| Issue directions for loading, unloading, and seating in boats. | Core |
| Secure boats to docks with mooring lines, and cast off lines to enable departure. | Core |
| Maintain equipment such as range markers, fire extinguishers, boat fenders, lines, pumps, and fittings. | Core |
| Report any observed navigational hazards to authorities. | Core |
| Service motors by performing tasks such as changing oil and lubricating parts. | Core |
| Arrange repairs, fuel, and supplies for vessels. | Core |
| Organize and direct the activities of crew members. | Core |
| Clean boats and repair hulls and superstructures, using hand tools, paint, and brushes. | Core |
| Oversee operation of vessels used for carrying passengers, motor vehicles, or goods across rivers, harbors, lakes, and coastal waters. | Core |
| Tow, push, or guide other boats, barges, logs, or rafts. | Supplemental |
| Take depth soundings in turning basins. | Supplemental |
| Perform general labor duties such as repairing booms. | Supplemental |
1.49/ 3· Robot exposure index
Scale, basis and source
Each physical task is graded 0–3 by the setting in which robots that have been deployed, sold or demonstrated could do it (0 none · 1 purpose-built robot settings such as a fenced machine cell or a bottling line · 2 structured facilities such as a hospital pharmacy or a container port · 3 unstructured settings such as a private home or a construction site), and the grades are averaged by share of working time
Physical tasks among this occupation's O*NET 29.3 tasks
Anthropic estimated the grades and time shares with Claude Opus 5 using web search, as of 2026.
The robot exposure index is a different measure from the AI exposure figures on this site and cannot be added to or compared with them. It does not measure actual adoption or cost, and 0 also covers occupations with no physical tasks.
Tier of each physical task
Robot environment tiers (E0–E3)
E0 noneDetails
Rated not doable by robots that have been deployed, sold or demonstrated, even in a purpose-built setting
E1 purpose-built robot settingsDetails
Rated doable in a setting built around the machine, such as a fenced machine cell or a bottling line
E2 structured facilitiesDetails
Rated doable in a human work facility that an institution keeps to a working standard, such as a hospital pharmacy or a container port
E3 unstructured settingsDetails
Rated doable in a setting that no institution keeps to a working standard, such as a private home or a construction site
Only tasks classified as physical are listed; other tasks have no tier in the source.
| Task (O*NET 29.3) | Robot environment tier |
|---|---|
| Maintain desired courses, using compasses or electronic navigational aids. | E3 unstructured settings |
| Follow safety procedures to ensure the protection of passengers, cargo, and vessels. | E0 none |
| Operate engine throttles and steering mechanisms to guide boats on desired courses. | E3 unstructured settings |
| Direct safety operations in emergency situations. | E0 none |
| Secure boats to docks with mooring lines, and cast off lines to enable departure. | E1 purpose-built robot settings |
| Maintain equipment such as range markers, fire extinguishers, boat fenders, lines, pumps, and fittings. | E0 none |
| Service motors by performing tasks such as changing oil and lubricating parts. | E0 none |
| Clean boats and repair hulls and superstructures, using hand tools, paint, and brushes. | E1 purpose-built robot settings |
| Oversee operation of vessels used for carrying passengers, motor vehicles, or goods across rivers, harbors, lakes, and coastal waters. | E2 structured facilities |
| Tow, push, or guide other boats, barges, logs, or rafts. | E1 purpose-built robot settings |
| Take depth soundings in turning basins. | E2 structured facilities |
| Perform general labor duties such as repairing booms. | E0 none |
Occupation information
Employment outlook (BLS)
- Employment, 2025
- 3K
- Projected employment, 2035
- 3K
- Change (2025–35)
- +4.9%
- Median annual wage, 2025
- $47,520
- Typical education needed for entry
- Postsecondary nondegree award
Korea classification links (KSCO)
Links from the current release of the Korea Occupation Direct Crosswalk v1.1, made by AI Changing Work. Relation values are read from the O*NET-SOC occupation side.
| KSCO code | KSCO title | Relation | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87509 | 그 외 선박 관련 승무원 | Related, not a match | confirmed |
Relation and status definitions(kr-direct v1.1)
ILO occupational description
AI Changing Work links the ISCO-08 unit groups below to this occupation by applying the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics crosswalks (2018 SOC to 2010 SOC, 2010 SOC to ISCO-08) as published, without case-by-case selection; each link may be whole or partial.
- ISCO-08 8350Ships' Deck Crews and Related Workers
The definition, tasks and examples below are the ILO's description of that unit group, not of this occupation.
Ship’s deck crews and related workers carry out deck duties on board ships and similar duties on board other water-borne craft.
Tasks
- (a) standing look-out watches at sea and when entering or leaving harbour or other narrow waters;
- (b) steering ship according to instructions;
- (c) handling ropes and wires, and operates mooring equipment;
- (d) maintaining and, in some cases, operating ship’s equipment, cargo gear, rigging, lifesaving and firefighting appliances;
- (e) performing deck and hull cleaning, scraping, painting and other maintenance duties as required;
- (f) breaking out, rigging and stowing cargo-handling gear, stationary rigging and running gear.
Example occupations
Boatswain · Ferry hand · Sailor · Tug hand
Sources: ILO ISCO-08 — details: Credits
ESCO occupational vocabulary
Each entry below is matched to this occupation in the published ESCO-O*NET Crosswalk (version 1, 2022). The match types are that crosswalk's; the wording is AI Changing Work's.
- fisheries boatmanESCO 6222.1This occupation is broader
Fisheries boatmen operate small boats inshore and near the coast only. They organise, manage and execute shipping activities on deck and with engines. Fisheries boatmen capture and conserve fish or engage in aquaculture operations. They respect the safety conditions and comply with national and international regulations.
- maritime pilotESCO 3152.3Overlapping, not the same
Maritime pilots are mariners who guide ships through dangerous or congested waters, such as harbours or river mouths. They are expert ship handlers who possess detailed knowledge of local waterways.
- sailorESCO 8350.7Overlapping, not the same
Sailors assist the ship captain and any crew higher in hierarchy to operate ships. They dust and wax furniture and polish wood trim, sweep floors and decks, and polish brass and other metal parts. They inspect, repair, and maintain sails and rigging, and paint or varnish surfaces. They make emergency repairs to the auxiliary engine. Sailors may stow supplies and equipment and record data in log, such as weather conditions and distance travelled.
Source: European Commission, DG EMPL — ESCO API 2026-08-08 (bridge v1.2.1)
License: CC BY 4.0 (EU Reuse Notice)
ESCO reuse terms and the modification notice are in Credits.
France classification links (ROME)
AI Changing Work's links between this occupation and ROME 4.0 job profiles, judged with AI models. Relations are read from this occupation's side. Links marked “provisional” were adopted on the judgments of two judges from the same model family (Claude) alone, or by an operator rule applied to their judgments, so they rest on weaker evidence than confirmed links.
| ROME code | ROME title (French) | Relation |
|---|---|---|
| N3107 | Pilote fluvial / Pilote fluviale | Overlapping, not the sameprovisional |
| N3103 | Matelot de la navigation fluviale | Related, not a matchprovisional |
| N3108 | Skipper professionnel / Skipper professionnelle | Related, not a matchprovisional |
| N3114 | Lamaneur / Lamaneuse | Related, not a matchprovisional |
| N3117 | Marin de la plaisance professionnelle | Related, not a matchprovisional |
Source: France Travail — Répertoire Opérationnel des Métiers et des Emplois (ROME 4.0), version 61, last updated 15 June 2026 (https://www.data.gouv.fr/datasets/repertoire-operationnel-des-metiers-et-des-emplois-rome). Licence Ouverte 2.0.
ROME codes and titles are reproduced unchanged; the links to O*NET-SOC occupations are AI Changing Work's own judgment and are not a France Travail correspondence.
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Spain classification links (CNO-11)
AI Changing Work's links between this occupation and CNO-11 occupations, judged with AI models. Relations are read from this occupation's side.
| CNO-11 code | CNO-11 title (Spanish) | Relation |
|---|---|---|
| 3152 | Capitanes y oficiales de puente | Related, not a match |
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística (INE), National Classification of Occupations 2011 (CNO-11, Royal Decree 1591/2010) — www.ine.es · Licensed CC BY 4.0. CNO-11 codes and Spanish titles are reproduced unchanged; the links to O*NET occupations are AI Changing Work's own judgment and are not an INE correspondence.
(AI Changing Work link release: es-direct v1)
Germany classification links (KldB)
AI Changing Work's links between this occupation and KldB occupations, judged with AI models. Relations are read from this occupation's side.
| KldB code | KldB title (German) | Relation |
|---|---|---|
| 52423 | Schiffsführer/innen in Binnenschifffahrt und Hafenverkehr - komplexe Spezialistentätigkeiten | This occupation is narrowerprovisional |
| 52422 | Schiffsführer/innen in Binnenschifffahrt und Hafenverkehr - fachlich ausgerichtete Tätigkeiten | Related, not a match |
Source: © Statistik der Bundesagentur für Arbeit — Klassifikation der Berufe 2010 – überarbeitete Fassung 2020, https://statistik.arbeitsagentur.de. KldB codes and titles are reproduced unchanged; the links to O*NET occupations are AI Changing Work's own mapping (eigene Zuordnung) and are not a Bundesagentur für Arbeit correspondence.
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Japan classification links (JSCO)
AI Changing Work's links between this occupation and JSCO occupations, judged with AI models. Relations are read from this occupation's side.
| JSCO code | JSCO title (Japanese) | Relation |
|---|---|---|
| 621 | 船長（漁労船を除く） | Related, not a match |
| 639 | 他に分類されない輸送従事者 | Related, not a match |
Source: Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC), Japan Standard Occupational Classification (Dec. 2009, MIC Notification No. 555). JSCO codes and Japanese titles are reproduced unchanged; the links to O*NET occupations are AI Changing Work's own judgment and are not a MIC correspondence.
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