How do they match: Sailors and Marine Oilers

  • 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.

  • Paint or varnish decks, superstructures, lifeboats, or sides of ships.
  • Operate, maintain, or repair ship equipment, such as winches, cranes, derricks, or weapons system.
  • Attach hoses and operate pumps to transfer substances to and from liquid cargo tanks.
  • Chip and clean rust spots on decks, superstructures, or sides of ships, using wire brushes and hand or air chipping machines.
  • Examine machinery to verify specified pressures or lubricant flows.
  • Lubricate machinery, equipment, or engine parts, such as gears, shafts, or bearings.
  • Provide engineers with assistance in repairing or adjusting machinery.

  • Paint surfaces or equipment.
  • Operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment.
  • Operate ships or other watercraft.
  • Connect hoses to equipment or machinery.
  • Maintain watercraft engines or machinery.
  • Monitor equipment gauges or displays to ensure proper operation.
  • Record operational details of travel.
  • Record operational or production data.