Definition:
Ship’s deck crews and related workers carry out deck duties on board ships and similar duties on board other water-borne craft.
Tasks include:
Standing look-out watches at sea and when entering or leaving harbour or other narrow waters; steering ship according to instructions; handling ropes and wires, and operating mooring equipment; maintaining and, in some cases, operating ship’s equipment, cargo gear, rigging, lifesaving and firefighting appliances; performing deck and hull cleaning, scraping, painting and other maintenance duties as required; breaking out, rigging and stowing cargo-handling gear, stationary rigging and running gear.
Job Description: 1) Performs following tasks on board ship to watch for obstructions in vessel’s path and to maintain equipment and structures: Stands watch at bow or on wing of bridge to look for obstructions in path of vessel. 2) Measures depth of water in shallow or unfamiliar waters, using leadline, and telephones or shouts […]