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Automation Risk Analysis

Will “Water Taxi Boat Mate” be Automated?

Historical Context: Oxford Study (2013)

Ranked #343 of 702. Estimated risk: 62.0%

Directly assessed by researchers as likely automatable
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AI Exposure Risk

39%

“Water Taxi Boat Mate” will probably not be replaced by AI.

Based on the cognitive demands, communication requirements, and logical reasoning intrinsic to this occupation according to O*NET data, we project a 39% probability of disruption by generative AI and Large Language Models.

Automation & Robot Risk

55%

“Water Taxi Boat Mate” will maybe be replaced by robots.

Evaluating the physical dexterity, repetitive motion tasks, and manual labor associated with this role, our analysis indicates a 55% likelihood of substitution by advanced robotics systems.

Personal & Financial Insights

Every occupation has a unique profile. For Motorboat Operators, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET classify the day-to-day work broadly as: Operate small motor-driven boats. May assist in navigational activities.

Avg. Annual Salary $55,370
Avg. Hourly Wage $26.62
Available Jobs (US) 2,380
Job Title & Hierarchy Code (SOC) Motorboat Operators #53-5022
Wage vs. National Median
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Data is based on the reference occupation: “Motorboat Operators”

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Core Skills & Abilities

  • Secure boats to docks with mooring lines, and cast off lines to enable departure.

  • Report any observed navigational hazards to authorities.

  • Direct safety operations in emergency situations.

  • Maintain desired courses, using compasses or electronic navigational aids.

  • Take depth soundings in turning basins.

  • Service motors by performing tasks such as changing oil and lubricating parts.

  • Clean boats and repair hulls and superstructures, using hand tools, paint, and brushes.

  • Oversee operation of vessels used for carrying passengers, motor vehicles, or goods across rivers, harbors, lakes, and coastal waters.

  • Issue directions for loading, unloading, and seating in boats.

  • Organize and direct the activities of crew members.

  • Tow, push, or guide other boats, barges, logs, or rafts.

  • Arrange repairs, fuel, and supplies for vessels.

  • Follow safety procedures to ensure the protection of passengers, cargo, and vessels.

  • Perform general labor duties such as repairing booms.

  • Operate engine throttles and steering mechanisms to guide boats on desired courses.

  • Maintain equipment such as range markers, fire extinguishers, boat fenders, lines, pumps, and fittings.

Technologies & Software

  • SEA.AI Offshore ONE
  • Global positioning system GPS software
  • Echo sounder software
  • Cartography software
  • Autopilot software
  • Tesla Autopilot
  • Project44 AI Logistics
  • Radar software
  • Web browser software
  • Roam Devices Roam Marine Monitor Hub
  • Waymo (Autonomous Driving)
  • Gatik AI
  • Mobileye AI
  • Parachute flares
  • Navigational compasses
  • Signal lanterns
  • Handheld sprayers
  • Diving masks
  • Mini automatic radar plotting aids MARPA
  • Wire cleaning brushes
  • Forced draft blowers
  • Radar systems
  • Marine winches
  • Strobe lights
  • Safety chains
  • Very high frequency VHF radiotelephones
  • Carbon monoxide detectors
  • Jet motors
  • Captive-pin shackles
  • Engine throttles
  • Snorkels
  • Anchor lights
  • Single sideband SSB radios
  • Mushroom anchors
  • Sidelights
  • Satellite communications radios
  • Fixed fire suppression systems
  • Gas powered outboard motors
  • Desktop computers
  • Carabiners
  • Chafing gear
  • Glow sticks
  • Smoke flares
  • First aid kits
  • Air horns
  • Burying anchors
  • Electronic navigational aids
  • Oars
  • Lightning protection systems
  • Nylon ropes
  • Adjustable wrench sets
  • Sanitation treatment tanks
  • Signal bells
  • Offshore life jackets
  • Stern lights
  • Throwable flotation devices
  • Fire detectors
  • Kicker engines
  • Signal horns
  • Dry chemical fire extinguishers
  • Emergency knives
  • Pyrotechnic flares
  • High water alarms
  • Visual distress signals
  • Jumper packs
  • Citizen's band CB radios
  • Space blankets
  • Kedge anchors
  • Exposure suits
  • Signal flags
  • Flotation aids
  • Backfire flame arrestors
  • Halon fire extinguishers
  • Emergency position indicating radio beacons EPIRB
  • Distress flags
  • Recreational life jackets
  • Danforth anchors
  • Oil dispensing cans
  • Drogues
  • Manual bilge pumps
  • Masthead lights
  • Boat towing trailers
  • Recreational motorboats
  • Carbon dioxide fire extinguishers
  • Boat tillers
  • Die markers
  • Signal mirrors
  • Sonar devices
  • Binoculars
  • Boat towing hooks
  • Inflatable personal flotation devices PFD
  • Discharger pumps
  • Near-shore life jackets
  • Boat hooks
  • Mobile radios
  • Foam fire extinguishers
  • Automatic bilge pumps
  • Grease dispensing guns
  • Mooring pendants
  • Booms
  • Rescue throw bags
  • Boat steering mechanisms
  • Floating smoke signals
  • Wire ropes

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