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Their duties include towing, pushing, and guiding ships, transporting supplies, and sometimes conducting maintenance or inspection tasks on vessels and marine equipment.
Operators must ensure safety protocols are followed while maneuvering vessels in tight or congested waters and coordinate with port authorities and ship crews. This role requires strong seamanship skills, knowledge of maritime regulations, and the ability to respond quickly to changing conditions at sea.
