Ship Captain

A Ship Captain is the person in charge of a big boat that carries people or things across the water. On a normal day, they look at maps and a screen that shows where the ship is, and they use a compass and a radio to talk with other ships and ports. They work with a crew of sailors and engineers, and everyone has a job to do. For example, if the sky turns grey and the waves grow, the captain checks the weather and chooses the smoothest path.

The work matters because the captain helps everyone on board stay safe and reach the right place. Think of how a school bus driver gets children to school; a Ship Captain does something like that on the sea. They bring passengers to a new island, or bring fruit, toys and clothes to a faraway town. When the ship glides into the harbor, people on the dock are ready to wave hello.