How do they match: Sailors and Marine Oilers

  • Handyman
  • Barge Hand
  • Boat Hand
  • Boat Crew Deck Hand
  • Deck Hand
  • Dock Hand
  • Ferry Hand
  • Scow Hand
  • Yacht 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.

  • Handle lines to moor vessels to wharfs, to tie up vessels to other vessels, or to rig towing lines.
  • Break out, rig, and stow cargo-handling gear, stationary rigging, or running gear.
  • Chip and clean rust spots on decks, superstructures, or sides of ships, using wire brushes and hand or air chipping machines.
  • Splice and repair ropes, wire cables, or cordage, using marlinespikes, wire cutters, twine, and hand tools.
  • Tie barges together into tow units for tugboats to handle, inspecting barges periodically during voyages and disconnecting them when destinations are reached.

  • Set up material handling gear or equipment, such as rigging, packaging, or temporary structures.