The ferryman is a skilled mariner, symbolized by 🛳️⚓️👨‍✈️. He navigates the waters aboard his ship (represented by 🛳️) and anchors it securely (symbolized by ⚓️). As the captain of the vessel (depicted as 👨‍✈️), he assumes responsibility for safely transporting passengers and cargo across bodies of water, such as rivers or lakes. The combination of these emojis represents the essential elements associated with the role of a ferryman.