الاثنين، 28 مايو 2018

Attributes Of A Marine Transport Captain

By Virginia Wagner


Marine conveyance deals with cargo and also people. This includes the use of ships and other water vessels such as boats. It requires a good captain for the vessel to operate the right way throughout the period it will be on its voyage. A captain is the commander, the supervisor of the crew and oversees all the vessel activities. You need to be qualified enough to be a good water vessel captain. Illustrated below are some characteristics you should have to make a good marine transport captain.

Communication skills. A good ship commander must be able to communicate effectively. The communication made should be able to be transferred to the crew members and passengers on board clearly and in time. This allows the ship staff to perform their duties as required and in the right manner. This depends on the reliance of the captain to pass the information. The type of language used should also be good and one which can be understood clearly by everyone on board.

Critical thinking ability. Dealing with problems might be a very challenging task especially to a captain who lacks the ability to think critically. Devising of solutions to certain problems must be wholly based on critical thinking for the best solutions to be provided. Logic and reasoning are the two main parts of critical thinking that each and every person in such a position should employ when dealing with such situations.

Employ leadership skills. A captain is the head of the ship. They are the ones who command the crew and oversee all the activities that occur inside the vessel. In short, they act as leaders who every person in there look upon. So, they must be good leaders so as to fit in this position. A person in such a position must have good leadership skills for them to serve as needed and provide the right leadership.

Physically fit. Physical fitness is a quality needed by anyone in this position as a captain. The job is very active and requires long standing hours so that you can supervise all the activities taking place on the ship. It also involves tough duties such as engine repairs. In case of failures, the leader has to move quickly and assist in executing the repairs.

Ability to embrace teamwork. Teamwork is one thing that a captain should ensure so that all the activities run well. So, the person must be a team worker who is able to cooperate with the rest of the people that they come in contact with for a good and effective delivery. Good people skills, appreciation of others presence and also friendliness are some of the things that you should possess as a captain to embrace team working.

Courage is also needed. It is only a person who is courageous enough can be able to serve in such a position. Everything about it requires courage. Decisions to be made involves courage. All the situations that you will face as a maritime transport captain require you to have the courage to face them so that you can be a winner.

Self-control is also required for the leader to focus well. As a captain, you should be able to control yourself regardless of the condition you are in. This calls for several things such as the avoidance of aggression towards the other crew members or passengers. Learn how to manage anger so as to avoid letting it out of control. This will improve the relationship between you and the other people.




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