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.

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

  • Maintain watercraft engines or machinery.
  • Measure the level or depth of water or other liquids.
  • Operate ships or other watercraft.
  • Secure watercraft to docks, wharves or other vessels.