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SEAMAN (065)
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SEAMAN (065)
Able Seaman Cargo Foreman
Assistant Barge Captain Chief Quartermaster
Barge Captain Deckhand
Boatswain Motor Boat Operator
Boatswain’s Mate Quartermaster
Performs a variety of deck duties aboard mine planters, tugs, lighters, barges, small boats, emergency rescue boats, repair ships, tow boats, crash boats, transports, freighters, and passenger ships.
Able Seaman Cargo Foreman
Assistant Barge Captain Chief Quartermaster
Barge Captain Deckhand
Boatswain Motor Boat Operator
Boatswain’s Mate Quartermaster
Performs a variety of deck duties aboard mine planters, tugs, lighters, barges, small boats, emergency rescue boats, repair ships, tow boats, crash boats, transports, freighters, and passenger ships.
Handles lines, ropes, and hawsers when docking or anchoring ship. Fills fuel and water tanks. Operates and assists in maintaining deck machinery of ship to which assigned, such as booms, capstons, winches, anchor windlass, lifeboat davit, and ramp. Steers ship under supervision according to compass bearing and rules of navigation. Stands watch on large ship, reporting approaching ships and hazards to navigation. Signals to other ships and shore stations, using semaphore signals or blinker lights. Cleans deck and quarters and paints hull, including scraping and sanding old paint.
May perform simple carpentry work, involving the cutting and shaping of wood parts for docks and life boats. Should know simple navigation, splicing, knots, rigging, semaphore and use of carpenter's tools.
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