How do they match: Sailors and Marine Oilers

  • Water Tender
  • Marine Water Tender

  • 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.

  • 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.
  • Measure depth of water in shallow or unfamiliar waters, using leadlines, and telephone or shout depth information to vessel bridges.

  • Operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment.
  • Operate ships or other watercraft.
  • Maintain watercraft engines or machinery.
  • Measure the level or depth of water or other liquids.
  • Monitor equipment gauges or displays to ensure proper operation.
  • Record operational details of travel.
  • Record operational or production data.
  • Secure watercraft to docks, wharves or other vessels.