How do they match: Sailors and Marine Oilers

  • Vessel Ordinary Seaman
  • Crew Member
  • Crewman
  • Boat Crew Deck Hand

  • 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.

  • Give directions to crew members engaged in cleaning wheelhouses or quarterdecks.
  • Handle lines to moor vessels to wharfs, to tie up vessels to other vessels, or to rig towing lines.
  • Load or unload materials, vehicles, or passengers from vessels.
  • Measure depth of water in shallow or unfamiliar waters, using leadlines, and telephone or shout depth information to vessel bridges.

  • Clean vessels or marine equipment.
  • Secure watercraft to docks, wharves or other vessels.