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.

  • Examine machinery to verify specified pressures or lubricant flows.
  • Lower and man lifeboats when emergencies occur.
  • Relay specified signals to other ships, using visual signaling devices, such as blinker lights or semaphores.

  • Assist others during emergencies.
  • Verify information or specifications.