How do they match: Sailors and Marine Oilers

  • Barge Hand
  • Barge Worker
  • Bargeman
  • Captain's Assistant

  • Lower and man lifeboats when emergencies occur.
  • Provide engineers with assistance in repairing or adjusting machinery.
  • Tie barges together into tow units for tugboats to handle, inspecting barges periodically during voyages and disconnecting them when destinations are reached.

  • Assist others during emergencies.