- Description
- Work Activities
- Abilities
- Interests
- Knowledge
- Wages
- Skills
- Work Values
- Work Styles
- Related Degrees
- Work Context
- Task Ratings
- Education
Job Description: Stand watch to look for obstructions in path of vessel, measure water depth, turn wheel on bridge, or use emergency equipment as directed by captain, mate, or pilot. Break out, rig, overhaul, and store cargo-handling gear, stationary rigging, and running gear. Perform a variety of maintenance tasks to preserve the painted surface of the ship and to maintain line and ship equipment. Must hold government-issued certification and tankerman certification when working aboard liquid-carrying vessels. Includes able seamen and ordinary seamen.
Sailors and Marine Oilers spend a lot of their time Handling and Moving Objects. They are naturally good at Far Vision, Auditory Attention, Static Strength, and Depth Perception. Sailors and Marine Oilers are typically characterized as being Realistic and Conventional. They are usually very knowledgable about Mechanical, Public Safety and Security, and Transportation and are skilled at Operation Monitoring and Operation and Control.
Work Activities
Handling and Moving Objects
Performing General Physical Activities
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Controlling Machines and Processes
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Getting Information
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Thinking Creatively
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Processing Information
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Coaching and Developing Others
Training and Teaching Others
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Assisting and Caring for Others
Scheduling Work and Activities
Analyzing Data or Information
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Documenting/Recording Information
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Developing and Building Teams
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Performing Administrative Activities
Selling or Influencing Others
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Abilities
Far Vision
Auditory Attention
Static Strength
Depth Perception
Flexibility of Closure
Glare Sensitivity
Oral Comprehension
Problem Sensitivity
Extent Flexibility
Trunk Strength
Near Vision
Multilimb Coordination
Control Precision
Reaction Time
Speech Clarity
Selective Attention
Visualization
Spatial Orientation
Visual Color Discrimination
Perceptual Speed
Hearing Sensitivity
Oral Expression
Manual Dexterity
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Gross Body Equilibrium
Gross Body Coordination
Written Comprehension
Finger Dexterity
Information Ordering
Response Orientation
Inductive Reasoning
Deductive Reasoning
Stamina
Category Flexibility
Rate Control
Dynamic Strength
Speech Recognition
Time Sharing
Speed of Limb Movement
Sound Localization
Wrist-Finger Speed
Written Expression
Speed of Closure
Originality
Peripheral Vision
Night Vision
Fluency of Ideas
Memorization
Number Facility
Mathematical Reasoning
Interests
Realistic
Conventional
Enterprising
Investigative
Artistic
Social
Knowledge
Mechanical
Public Safety and Security
Transportation
Engineering and Technology
Administration and Management
Mathematics
Production and Processing
Geography
English Language
Education and Training
Computers and Electronics
Building and Construction
Personnel and Human Resources
Telecommunications
Law and Government
Physics
Customer and Personal Service
Design
Economics and Accounting
Philosophy and Theology
Communications and Media
Medicine and Dentistry
Clerical
Sales and Marketing
Chemistry
Foreign Language
Psychology
Biology
Therapy and Counseling
Sociology and Anthropology
Wages
Washington
$48,640
New York
$44,790
Alaska
$42,690
Virginia
$40,850
New Jersey
$38,000
Georgia
$37,930
Maryland
$36,670
Mississippi
$36,530
Ohio
$36,530
Louisiana
$36,530
Texas
$36,270
Michigan
$35,220
Tennessee
$35,060
Massachusetts
$34,910
Missouri
$34,200
Delaware
$33,000
California
$32,870
Oregon
$32,730
Florida
$32,280
Connecticut
$32,260
Pennsylvania
$32,140
Alabama
$31,040
West Virginia
$30,800
Maine
$30,380
Wisconsin
$30,100
Hawaii
$29,950
Illinois
$29,760
Kentucky
$28,980
Iowa
$28,700
South Carolina
$27,760
Puerto Rico
$27,010
Rhode Island
$23,710
Virgin Islands
$23,020
Nevada
$22,210
Skills
Operation Monitoring
Operation and Control
Coordination
Monitoring
Critical Thinking
Troubleshooting
Reading Comprehension
Repairing
Equipment Maintenance
Speaking
Instructing
Active Listening
Quality Control Analysis
Writing
Judgment and Decision Making
Time Management
Social Perceptiveness
Management of Personnel Resources
Active Learning
Complex Problem Solving
Service Orientation
Learning Strategies
Negotiation
Equipment Selection
Persuasion
Mathematics
Systems Analysis
Systems Evaluation
Management of Material Resources
Technology Design
Management of Financial Resources
Science
Work Values
Support
Achievement
Relationships
Working Conditions
Recognition
Independence
Work Styles
Self Control
Cooperation
Attention to Detail
Dependability
Stress Tolerance
Concern for Others
Adaptability/Flexibility
Persistence
Analytical Thinking
Independence
Integrity
Leadership
Social Orientation
Achievement/Effort
Initiative
Innovation
Related University Degree Programs
Work Context
Contact With Others
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Face-to-Face Discussions
Work With Work Group or Team
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Exposed to Contaminants
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Outdoors, Under Cover
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Spend Time Standing
Coordinate or Lead Others
Spend Time Walking and Running
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Time Pressure
Deal With External Customers
Freedom to Make Decisions
Physical Proximity
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Exposed to High Places
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Telephone
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Consequence of Error
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Duration of Typical Work Week
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Letters and Memos
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Frequency of Decision Making
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
Public Speaking
Level of Competition
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Degree of Automation
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Spend Time Sitting
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Work Schedules
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Radiation
-40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-A lot of freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-About half the time-
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
-Completely automated-
Degree of Automation
-Constant contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others about half the time-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others most of the time-
Contact With Others
-Continually or almost continually-
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
-Every day-
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Face-to-Face Discussions
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Contaminants
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Outdoors, Under Cover
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Exposed to High Places
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Telephone
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Time Pressure
Frequency of Decision Making
Public Speaking
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Exposed to Disease or Infections
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Letters and Memos
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Radiation
Electronic Mail
-Extremely competitive-
Level of Competition
-Extremely important-
Work With Work Group or Team
Deal With External Customers
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Extremely serious-
Consequence of Error
-Fairly important-
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Coordinate or Lead Others
Deal With External Customers
Work With Work Group or Team
-Fairly serious-
Consequence of Error
-High responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Highly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Highly competitive-
Level of Competition
-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-
Physical Proximity
-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-
Physical Proximity
-Important-
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Coordinate or Lead Others
Deal With External Customers
Work With Work Group or Team
-Important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-
Work Schedules
-Less than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-Less than half the time-
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Standing
-Limited freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Limited responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Minor results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderate responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Moderate results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderately automated-
Degree of Automation
-Moderately close (at arm's length)-
Physical Proximity
-Moderately competitive-
Level of Competition
-More than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-More than half the time-
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
-Never-
Exposed to Radiation
Electronic Mail
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Spend Time Sitting
Public Speaking
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Exposed to High Places
Telephone
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Letters and Memos
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Frequency of Decision Making
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Outdoors, Under Cover
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Face-to-Face Discussions
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Time Pressure
Spend Time Walking and Running
Exposed to Contaminants
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-No contact with others-
Contact With Others
-No freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-No responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-No results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Not at all automated-
Degree of Automation
-Not at all competitive-
Level of Competition
-Not important at all-
Deal With External Customers
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Not serious at all-
Consequence of Error
-Occasional contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Once a month or more but not every week-
Public Speaking
Letters and Memos
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to High Places
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Time Pressure
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Telephone
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Outdoors, Under Cover
Frequency of Decision Making
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Electronic Mail
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Radiation
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Face-to-Face Discussions
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Contaminants
-Once a week or more but not every day-
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Time Pressure
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Telephone
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Contaminants
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Letters and Memos
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Face-to-Face Discussions
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to Radiation
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Electronic Mail
Public Speaking
-Once a year or more but not every month-
Frequency of Decision Making
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Letters and Memos
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Telephone
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Electronic Mail
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Exposed to High Places
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Time Pressure
Exposed to Radiation
Public Speaking
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Face-to-Face Discussions
Outdoors, Under Cover
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-
Work Schedules
-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-
Work Schedules
-Serious-
Consequence of Error
-Slightly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-
Physical Proximity
-Slightly competitive-
Level of Competition
-Some freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Very close (near touching)-
Physical Proximity
-Very high responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Very important-
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Coordinate or Lead Others
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Deal With External Customers
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Very important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Very little freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Very serious-
Consequence of Error
Task Ratings
- Importance Core-
Maintain government-issued certifications as required.
Lower and man lifeboats when emergencies occur.
Stand by wheels when ships are on automatic pilot, and verify accuracy of courses, using magnetic compasses.
Steer ships under the direction of commanders or navigating officers, or direct helmsmen to steer, following designated courses.
Handle lines to moor vessels to wharfs, to tie up vessels to other vessels, or to rig towing lines.
Stand watch in ships' bows or bridge wings in order to look for obstructions in a ship's path or to locate navigational aids such as buoys and lighthouses.
Stand gangway watches to prevent unauthorized persons from boarding ships while they are in port.
Overhaul lifeboats and lifeboat gear, and lower or raise lifeboats with winches or falls.
Operate, maintain, and repair ship equipment such as winches, cranes, derricks, and weapons system.
Load or unload materials from vessels.
Lubricate machinery, equipment, and engine parts such as gears, shafts, and bearings.
Break out, rig, and stow cargo-handling gear, stationary rigging, and running gear.
Splice and repair ropes, wire cables, and cordage, using marlinespikes, wirecutters, twine, and hand tools.
Provide engineers with assistance in repairing and adjusting machinery.
Paint or varnish decks, superstructures, lifeboats, or sides of ships.
Sweep, mop, and wash down decks to remove oil, dirt, and debris, using brooms, mops, brushes, and hoses.
Chip and clean rust spots on decks, superstructures, and sides of ships, using wire brushes and hand or air chipping machines.
Give directions to crew members engaged in cleaning wheelhouses and quarterdecks.
- Importance Supplemental-
Read pressure and temperature gauges or displays, and record data in engineering logs.
Examine machinery to verify specified pressures and lubricant flows.
Measure depth of water in shallow or unfamiliar waters, using leadlines, and telephone or shout depth information to vessel bridges.
Record in ships' logs data such as weather conditions and distances traveled.
Attach hoses and operate pumps in order to transfer substances to and from liquid cargo tanks.
Maintain a ship's engines under the direction of the ship's engineering officers.
Relay specified signals to other ships, using visual signaling devices such as blinker lights and semaphores.
Tie barges together into tow units for tugboats to handle, inspecting barges periodically during voyages and disconnecting them when destinations are reached.
Participate in shore patrols.
Clean and polish wood trim, brass, and other metal parts.
- Relevance of Task Core-
Sweep, mop, and wash down decks to remove oil, dirt, and debris, using brooms, mops, brushes, and hoses.
Load or unload materials from vessels.
Handle lines to moor vessels to wharfs, to tie up vessels to other vessels, or to rig towing lines.
Stand watch in ships' bows or bridge wings in order to look for obstructions in a ship's path or to locate navigational aids such as buoys and lighthouses.
Operate, maintain, and repair ship equipment such as winches, cranes, derricks, and weapons system.
Chip and clean rust spots on decks, superstructures, and sides of ships, using wire brushes and hand or air chipping machines.
Splice and repair ropes, wire cables, and cordage, using marlinespikes, wirecutters, twine, and hand tools.
Lower and man lifeboats when emergencies occur.
Break out, rig, and stow cargo-handling gear, stationary rigging, and running gear.
Provide engineers with assistance in repairing and adjusting machinery.
Steer ships under the direction of commanders or navigating officers, or direct helmsmen to steer, following designated courses.
Paint or varnish decks, superstructures, lifeboats, or sides of ships.
Overhaul lifeboats and lifeboat gear, and lower or raise lifeboats with winches or falls.
Stand by wheels when ships are on automatic pilot, and verify accuracy of courses, using magnetic compasses.
Lubricate machinery, equipment, and engine parts such as gears, shafts, and bearings.
Stand gangway watches to prevent unauthorized persons from boarding ships while they are in port.
Maintain government-issued certifications as required.
Give directions to crew members engaged in cleaning wheelhouses and quarterdecks.
- Relevance of Task Supplemental-
Clean and polish wood trim, brass, and other metal parts.
Examine machinery to verify specified pressures and lubricant flows.
Attach hoses and operate pumps in order to transfer substances to and from liquid cargo tanks.
Measure depth of water in shallow or unfamiliar waters, using leadlines, and telephone or shout depth information to vessel bridges.
Read pressure and temperature gauges or displays, and record data in engineering logs.
Maintain a ship's engines under the direction of the ship's engineering officers.
Record in ships' logs data such as weather conditions and distances traveled.
Participate in shore patrols.
Relay specified signals to other ships, using visual signaling devices such as blinker lights and semaphores.
Tie barges together into tow units for tugboats to handle, inspecting barges periodically during voyages and disconnecting them when destinations are reached.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Sweep, mop, and wash down decks to remove oil, dirt, and debris, using brooms, mops, brushes, and hoses.
Operate, maintain, and repair ship equipment such as winches, cranes, derricks, and weapons system.
Steer ships under the direction of commanders or navigating officers, or direct helmsmen to steer, following designated courses.
Give directions to crew members engaged in cleaning wheelhouses and quarterdecks.
Stand gangway watches to prevent unauthorized persons from boarding ships while they are in port.
Handle lines to moor vessels to wharfs, to tie up vessels to other vessels, or to rig towing lines.
Stand by wheels when ships are on automatic pilot, and verify accuracy of courses, using magnetic compasses.
Lubricate machinery, equipment, and engine parts such as gears, shafts, and bearings.
Splice and repair ropes, wire cables, and cordage, using marlinespikes, wirecutters, twine, and hand tools.
Provide engineers with assistance in repairing and adjusting machinery.
Stand watch in ships' bows or bridge wings in order to look for obstructions in a ship's path or to locate navigational aids such as buoys and lighthouses.
Break out, rig, and stow cargo-handling gear, stationary rigging, and running gear.
Maintain government-issued certifications as required.
Chip and clean rust spots on decks, superstructures, and sides of ships, using wire brushes and hand or air chipping machines.
Load or unload materials from vessels.
Paint or varnish decks, superstructures, lifeboats, or sides of ships.
Overhaul lifeboats and lifeboat gear, and lower or raise lifeboats with winches or falls.
Lower and man lifeboats when emergencies occur.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Participate in shore patrols.
Record in ships' logs data such as weather conditions and distances traveled.
Read pressure and temperature gauges or displays, and record data in engineering logs.
Relay specified signals to other ships, using visual signaling devices such as blinker lights and semaphores.
Examine machinery to verify specified pressures and lubricant flows.
Clean and polish wood trim, brass, and other metal parts.
Maintain a ship's engines under the direction of the ship's engineering officers.
Attach hoses and operate pumps in order to transfer substances to and from liquid cargo tanks.
Tie barges together into tow units for tugboats to handle, inspecting barges periodically during voyages and disconnecting them when destinations are reached.
Measure depth of water in shallow or unfamiliar waters, using leadlines, and telephone or shout depth information to vessel bridges.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Stand watch in ships' bows or bridge wings in order to look for obstructions in a ship's path or to locate navigational aids such as buoys and lighthouses.
Stand by wheels when ships are on automatic pilot, and verify accuracy of courses, using magnetic compasses.
Steer ships under the direction of commanders or navigating officers, or direct helmsmen to steer, following designated courses.
Stand gangway watches to prevent unauthorized persons from boarding ships while they are in port.
Handle lines to moor vessels to wharfs, to tie up vessels to other vessels, or to rig towing lines.
Give directions to crew members engaged in cleaning wheelhouses and quarterdecks.
Lubricate machinery, equipment, and engine parts such as gears, shafts, and bearings.
Sweep, mop, and wash down decks to remove oil, dirt, and debris, using brooms, mops, brushes, and hoses.
Load or unload materials from vessels.
Break out, rig, and stow cargo-handling gear, stationary rigging, and running gear.
Provide engineers with assistance in repairing and adjusting machinery.
Operate, maintain, and repair ship equipment such as winches, cranes, derricks, and weapons system.
Lower and man lifeboats when emergencies occur.
Chip and clean rust spots on decks, superstructures, and sides of ships, using wire brushes and hand or air chipping machines.
Maintain government-issued certifications as required.
Paint or varnish decks, superstructures, lifeboats, or sides of ships.
Splice and repair ropes, wire cables, and cordage, using marlinespikes, wirecutters, twine, and hand tools.
Overhaul lifeboats and lifeboat gear, and lower or raise lifeboats with winches or falls.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Read pressure and temperature gauges or displays, and record data in engineering logs.
Record in ships' logs data such as weather conditions and distances traveled.
Examine machinery to verify specified pressures and lubricant flows.
Maintain a ship's engines under the direction of the ship's engineering officers.
Participate in shore patrols.
Tie barges together into tow units for tugboats to handle, inspecting barges periodically during voyages and disconnecting them when destinations are reached.
Clean and polish wood trim, brass, and other metal parts.
Measure depth of water in shallow or unfamiliar waters, using leadlines, and telephone or shout depth information to vessel bridges.
Attach hoses and operate pumps in order to transfer substances to and from liquid cargo tanks.
Relay specified signals to other ships, using visual signaling devices such as blinker lights and semaphores.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Overhaul lifeboats and lifeboat gear, and lower or raise lifeboats with winches or falls.
Lubricate machinery, equipment, and engine parts such as gears, shafts, and bearings.
Splice and repair ropes, wire cables, and cordage, using marlinespikes, wirecutters, twine, and hand tools.
Lower and man lifeboats when emergencies occur.
Operate, maintain, and repair ship equipment such as winches, cranes, derricks, and weapons system.
Give directions to crew members engaged in cleaning wheelhouses and quarterdecks.
Chip and clean rust spots on decks, superstructures, and sides of ships, using wire brushes and hand or air chipping machines.
Provide engineers with assistance in repairing and adjusting machinery.
Steer ships under the direction of commanders or navigating officers, or direct helmsmen to steer, following designated courses.
Stand by wheels when ships are on automatic pilot, and verify accuracy of courses, using magnetic compasses.
Load or unload materials from vessels.
Break out, rig, and stow cargo-handling gear, stationary rigging, and running gear.
Paint or varnish decks, superstructures, lifeboats, or sides of ships.
Sweep, mop, and wash down decks to remove oil, dirt, and debris, using brooms, mops, brushes, and hoses.
Stand watch in ships' bows or bridge wings in order to look for obstructions in a ship's path or to locate navigational aids such as buoys and lighthouses.
Stand gangway watches to prevent unauthorized persons from boarding ships while they are in port.
Handle lines to moor vessels to wharfs, to tie up vessels to other vessels, or to rig towing lines.
Maintain government-issued certifications as required.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Attach hoses and operate pumps in order to transfer substances to and from liquid cargo tanks.
Clean and polish wood trim, brass, and other metal parts.
Tie barges together into tow units for tugboats to handle, inspecting barges periodically during voyages and disconnecting them when destinations are reached.
Participate in shore patrols.
Examine machinery to verify specified pressures and lubricant flows.
Record in ships' logs data such as weather conditions and distances traveled.
Read pressure and temperature gauges or displays, and record data in engineering logs.
Maintain a ship's engines under the direction of the ship's engineering officers.
Relay specified signals to other ships, using visual signaling devices such as blinker lights and semaphores.
Measure depth of water in shallow or unfamiliar waters, using leadlines, and telephone or shout depth information to vessel bridges.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Load or unload materials from vessels.
Paint or varnish decks, superstructures, lifeboats, or sides of ships.
Chip and clean rust spots on decks, superstructures, and sides of ships, using wire brushes and hand or air chipping machines.
Break out, rig, and stow cargo-handling gear, stationary rigging, and running gear.
Stand gangway watches to prevent unauthorized persons from boarding ships while they are in port.
Sweep, mop, and wash down decks to remove oil, dirt, and debris, using brooms, mops, brushes, and hoses.
Handle lines to moor vessels to wharfs, to tie up vessels to other vessels, or to rig towing lines.
Give directions to crew members engaged in cleaning wheelhouses and quarterdecks.
Splice and repair ropes, wire cables, and cordage, using marlinespikes, wirecutters, twine, and hand tools.
Operate, maintain, and repair ship equipment such as winches, cranes, derricks, and weapons system.
Overhaul lifeboats and lifeboat gear, and lower or raise lifeboats with winches or falls.
Lubricate machinery, equipment, and engine parts such as gears, shafts, and bearings.
Provide engineers with assistance in repairing and adjusting machinery.
Lower and man lifeboats when emergencies occur.
Steer ships under the direction of commanders or navigating officers, or direct helmsmen to steer, following designated courses.
Stand watch in ships' bows or bridge wings in order to look for obstructions in a ship's path or to locate navigational aids such as buoys and lighthouses.
Stand by wheels when ships are on automatic pilot, and verify accuracy of courses, using magnetic compasses.
Maintain government-issued certifications as required.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Attach hoses and operate pumps in order to transfer substances to and from liquid cargo tanks.
Examine machinery to verify specified pressures and lubricant flows.
Maintain a ship's engines under the direction of the ship's engineering officers.
Clean and polish wood trim, brass, and other metal parts.
Read pressure and temperature gauges or displays, and record data in engineering logs.
Measure depth of water in shallow or unfamiliar waters, using leadlines, and telephone or shout depth information to vessel bridges.
Relay specified signals to other ships, using visual signaling devices such as blinker lights and semaphores.
Tie barges together into tow units for tugboats to handle, inspecting barges periodically during voyages and disconnecting them when destinations are reached.
Participate in shore patrols.
Record in ships' logs data such as weather conditions and distances traveled.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Provide engineers with assistance in repairing and adjusting machinery.
Handle lines to moor vessels to wharfs, to tie up vessels to other vessels, or to rig towing lines.
Paint or varnish decks, superstructures, lifeboats, or sides of ships.
Maintain government-issued certifications as required.
Stand watch in ships' bows or bridge wings in order to look for obstructions in a ship's path or to locate navigational aids such as buoys and lighthouses.
Overhaul lifeboats and lifeboat gear, and lower or raise lifeboats with winches or falls.
Lower and man lifeboats when emergencies occur.
Splice and repair ropes, wire cables, and cordage, using marlinespikes, wirecutters, twine, and hand tools.
Break out, rig, and stow cargo-handling gear, stationary rigging, and running gear.
Chip and clean rust spots on decks, superstructures, and sides of ships, using wire brushes and hand or air chipping machines.
Operate, maintain, and repair ship equipment such as winches, cranes, derricks, and weapons system.
Stand by wheels when ships are on automatic pilot, and verify accuracy of courses, using magnetic compasses.
Sweep, mop, and wash down decks to remove oil, dirt, and debris, using brooms, mops, brushes, and hoses.
Lubricate machinery, equipment, and engine parts such as gears, shafts, and bearings.
Steer ships under the direction of commanders or navigating officers, or direct helmsmen to steer, following designated courses.
Give directions to crew members engaged in cleaning wheelhouses and quarterdecks.
Load or unload materials from vessels.
Stand gangway watches to prevent unauthorized persons from boarding ships while they are in port.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Measure depth of water in shallow or unfamiliar waters, using leadlines, and telephone or shout depth information to vessel bridges.
Attach hoses and operate pumps in order to transfer substances to and from liquid cargo tanks.
Record in ships' logs data such as weather conditions and distances traveled.
Read pressure and temperature gauges or displays, and record data in engineering logs.
Clean and polish wood trim, brass, and other metal parts.
Participate in shore patrols.
Maintain a ship's engines under the direction of the ship's engineering officers.
Tie barges together into tow units for tugboats to handle, inspecting barges periodically during voyages and disconnecting them when destinations are reached.
Examine machinery to verify specified pressures and lubricant flows.
Relay specified signals to other ships, using visual signaling devices such as blinker lights and semaphores.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Stand by wheels when ships are on automatic pilot, and verify accuracy of courses, using magnetic compasses.
Handle lines to moor vessels to wharfs, to tie up vessels to other vessels, or to rig towing lines.
Sweep, mop, and wash down decks to remove oil, dirt, and debris, using brooms, mops, brushes, and hoses.
Stand gangway watches to prevent unauthorized persons from boarding ships while they are in port.
Give directions to crew members engaged in cleaning wheelhouses and quarterdecks.
Stand watch in ships' bows or bridge wings in order to look for obstructions in a ship's path or to locate navigational aids such as buoys and lighthouses.
Steer ships under the direction of commanders or navigating officers, or direct helmsmen to steer, following designated courses.
Provide engineers with assistance in repairing and adjusting machinery.
Load or unload materials from vessels.
Overhaul lifeboats and lifeboat gear, and lower or raise lifeboats with winches or falls.
Break out, rig, and stow cargo-handling gear, stationary rigging, and running gear.
Lubricate machinery, equipment, and engine parts such as gears, shafts, and bearings.
Lower and man lifeboats when emergencies occur.
Operate, maintain, and repair ship equipment such as winches, cranes, derricks, and weapons system.
Chip and clean rust spots on decks, superstructures, and sides of ships, using wire brushes and hand or air chipping machines.
Maintain government-issued certifications as required.
Paint or varnish decks, superstructures, lifeboats, or sides of ships.
Splice and repair ropes, wire cables, and cordage, using marlinespikes, wirecutters, twine, and hand tools.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Maintain a ship's engines under the direction of the ship's engineering officers.
Tie barges together into tow units for tugboats to handle, inspecting barges periodically during voyages and disconnecting them when destinations are reached.
Relay specified signals to other ships, using visual signaling devices such as blinker lights and semaphores.
Read pressure and temperature gauges or displays, and record data in engineering logs.
Examine machinery to verify specified pressures and lubricant flows.
Clean and polish wood trim, brass, and other metal parts.
Record in ships' logs data such as weather conditions and distances traveled.
Attach hoses and operate pumps in order to transfer substances to and from liquid cargo tanks.
Measure depth of water in shallow or unfamiliar waters, using leadlines, and telephone or shout depth information to vessel bridges.
Participate in shore patrols.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Maintain government-issued certifications as required.
Lower and man lifeboats when emergencies occur.
Stand watch in ships' bows or bridge wings in order to look for obstructions in a ship's path or to locate navigational aids such as buoys and lighthouses.
Splice and repair ropes, wire cables, and cordage, using marlinespikes, wirecutters, twine, and hand tools.
Steer ships under the direction of commanders or navigating officers, or direct helmsmen to steer, following designated courses.
Provide engineers with assistance in repairing and adjusting machinery.
Give directions to crew members engaged in cleaning wheelhouses and quarterdecks.
Break out, rig, and stow cargo-handling gear, stationary rigging, and running gear.
Stand gangway watches to prevent unauthorized persons from boarding ships while they are in port.
Operate, maintain, and repair ship equipment such as winches, cranes, derricks, and weapons system.
Chip and clean rust spots on decks, superstructures, and sides of ships, using wire brushes and hand or air chipping machines.
Stand by wheels when ships are on automatic pilot, and verify accuracy of courses, using magnetic compasses.
Lubricate machinery, equipment, and engine parts such as gears, shafts, and bearings.
Handle lines to moor vessels to wharfs, to tie up vessels to other vessels, or to rig towing lines.
Overhaul lifeboats and lifeboat gear, and lower or raise lifeboats with winches or falls.
Paint or varnish decks, superstructures, lifeboats, or sides of ships.
Sweep, mop, and wash down decks to remove oil, dirt, and debris, using brooms, mops, brushes, and hoses.
Load or unload materials from vessels.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Tie barges together into tow units for tugboats to handle, inspecting barges periodically during voyages and disconnecting them when destinations are reached.
Measure depth of water in shallow or unfamiliar waters, using leadlines, and telephone or shout depth information to vessel bridges.
Relay specified signals to other ships, using visual signaling devices such as blinker lights and semaphores.
Participate in shore patrols.
Maintain a ship's engines under the direction of the ship's engineering officers.
Record in ships' logs data such as weather conditions and distances traveled.
Clean and polish wood trim, brass, and other metal parts.
Read pressure and temperature gauges or displays, and record data in engineering logs.
Examine machinery to verify specified pressures and lubricant flows.
Attach hoses and operate pumps in order to transfer substances to and from liquid cargo tanks.
Education Training Experience
-On-Site or In-Plant Training-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
-On-the-Job Training-
None or short demonstration
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
-Related Work Experience-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
-Required Level of Education-
Less than a High School Diploma
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)
Some College Courses