How do they match: Sailors and Marine Oilers

  • Mate
  • Engineer
  • Engineer Helper
  • Deck Mate
  • Deckhand Engineer

  • 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.

  • Load or unload materials, vehicles, or passengers from vessels.
  • Lubricate machinery, equipment, or engine parts, such as gears, shafts, or bearings.
  • Maintain a ship's engines under the direction of the ship's engineering officers.
  • Provide engineers with assistance in repairing or adjusting machinery.
  • Read pressure and temperature gauges or displays and record data in engineering logs.

  • Inspect material-moving equipment to detect problems.
  • Load shipments, belongings, or materials.
  • Maintain material moving equipment in good working condition.
  • Maintain watercraft engines or machinery.
  • Set up material handling gear or equipment, such as rigging, packaging, or temporary structures.