Ship's Master
Poutikanga Whakahaere Kaipuke
Ship's masters are in charge of a ship, its crew and any passengers or cargo it is carrying – on the water and in port. On tugs or pilot boats, ship's masters may guide or assist ships in and out of harbours or through difficult waterways.
- Job opportunities
 - Good
 
- Training usually required
 - 2-3 years
 
Ship's masters on small vessels usually earn
                    
                        
                        $49K-$70K per year
                        
                    
                
Ship's masters on large, foreign-going vessels usually earn
                    
                        
                        $125K-$250K per year