Grade 11 – Maritime Specialization
Worksheet Activity
Topic: Career Opportunities in the Maritime Industry
Learning Competency: Identify and describe career opportunities in the maritime
industry, particularly in shipbuilding and repair, ship operations and management, and port
operations and management.
Name: ___________________________ Grade & Section: __________________
Date: _____________________________ Score: ___________
I. Motivation Activity: "Match Me!"
Directions: Match the maritime career area in Column A with its correct description in
Column B. Write the letter of the correct answer on the blank provided.
Column A Column B
A. Oversees the loading and unloading of cargo in
_____ 1. Shipbuilding and Repair
ports
_____ 2. Ship Operations and B. Constructs, maintains, and repairs ships and
Management vessels
_____ 3. Port Operations and C. Ensures safe and efficient operation of ships and
Management their crew
II. Discussion Activity: Understanding Maritime Career Opportunities
A. Shipbuilding and Repair
This sector focuses on the design, construction, maintenance, and repair of ships and
marine vessels.
Possible Careers:
Shipbuilder
Marine Welder
Naval Architect
Marine Engineer
Ship Repair Technician
B. Ship Operations and Management
This sector ensures the safe, efficient, and profitable operation of ships.
Possible Careers:
Ship Captain
Deck Officer
Marine Engineer Officer
Fleet Manager
Shipping Operations Officer
C. Port Operations and Management
This sector manages activities within ports and terminals to facilitate the movement of
passengers and cargo.
Possible Careers:
Port Manager
Cargo Supervisor
Logistics Coordinator
Terminal Operator
Port Safety Officer
III. Activity 1: Career Classification
Directions: Identify the correct maritime career opportunity category. Write:
SBR – Shipbuilding and Repair
SOM – Ship Operations and Management
POM – Port Operations and Management
_______ 1. Marine Welder
_______ 2. Port Manager
_______ 3. Ship Captain
_______ 4. Naval Architect
_______ 5. Cargo Supervisor
_______ 6. Fleet Manager
_______ 7. Ship Repair Technician
_______ 8. Logistics Coordinator
_______ 9. Deck Officer
_______ 10. Terminal Operator
IV. Activity 2: Complete the Table
Directions: Complete the table by writing at least two careers and one responsibility for
each career opportunity area.
Career Opportunity Area Career 1 Career 2 One Main
Responsibility
Shipbuilding and Repair
Ship Operations and
Management
Port Operations and
Management
V. Activity 3: Situation Analysis
Directions: Read each situation and answer the questions that follow.
Situation 1
Juan enjoys designing ships and ensuring that vessels are safe and efficient before they are
built.
Question: Which maritime career would best fit Juan? Why?
Answer: ___________________________________________
Situation 2
Maria wants to supervise the loading and unloading of cargo and ensure that port activities
run smoothly.
Question: Which maritime career area should Maria pursue?
Answer: ___________________________________________
Situation 3
Pedro dreams of commanding a ship and leading the crew during voyages.
Question: What career can Pedro pursue?
Answer: ___________________________________________
VI. Reflection Activity
Directions: Answer the question in 3–5 sentences.
If you were to choose a maritime career, which field would you choose:
Shipbuilding and Repair, Ship Operations and Management, or Port Operations
and Management? Explain your answer.
VII. Assessment
Directions: Choose the best answer. Write the letter only.
1. Which maritime sector is responsible for constructing ships?
a. Port Operations and Management
b. Shipbuilding and Repair
c. Ship Operations and Management
d. Logistics Management
2. Who is responsible for commanding a vessel?
a. Port Manager
b. Marine Welder
c. Ship Captain
d. Cargo Supervisor
3. Which career is directly involved in port activities?
a. Naval Architect
b. Deck Officer
c. Marine Engineer
d. Port Manager
4. Which sector ensures the efficient operation of ships?
a. Ship Operations and Management
b. Port Operations and Management
c. Shipbuilding and Repair
d. Manufacturing
5. A Marine Welder belongs to which maritime sector?
a. Port Operations and Management
b. Ship Operations and Management
c. Shipbuilding and Repair
d. Cargo Operations