Automation index
How much of a Skipper’s job can AI already do?
A course comes earlier. Bringing people and boat whole into harbour do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Skipper
20%
AI can already do 20% of this job.
#470 / 643
View rankingSkipper
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Course, log and the day’s weather.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 36% | +5.8 |
Helm, the sea and the harbour manoeuvre.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 8% | +1.8 |
Crew, the novice and the one who is sick.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Breakdown, sail or engine and calling it in time.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The client, the charter and not pushing it.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Whole into harbour, and not trusting the plotter alone.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 10% | +1.4 |
| Total | 100% | 20% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- courses
- helm
- harbour manoeuvre
- weather
- charter
- novices aboard
- breakdowns at sea
- the plotter
Sources for this job· O*NET 53-5021.00· ESCO/ISCO 3152
IS WORK OVER?
Boilermaker
25%
#221 / 643
View rankingBoilermaker
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Read drawings, parts lists and material lists.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Mark out, cut, roll and assemble plate.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 18% | +3.2 |
Weld, fit and erect in shop or on site.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 22% | +4 |
Leak, pressure and finishing tests.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Repair boilers, tanks and ducts.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Thickness, codes and liability for the weld.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
| Total | 100% | 25% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- mark out plate
- weld boilers
- roll plate
- assemble tanks
- pressure tests
- erect on site
- read boilermaker drawings
- repair ducts
Sources for this job· O*NET 47-2011.00· ESCO/ISCO 7213