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Ordinary Seamen/Oilers

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Ordinary Seamen/Oilers

Job Requirements


Examples of knowledge and skills required


Work Activities of Ordinary Seamen/Oilers

Importance
Activity
97% 

Performing General Physical Activities

  • handle boat or ship tie-off lines
  • move or fit heavy objects
  • clean rooms or work areas
  • maintain or repair boat or ship hull or superstructure
  • load/unload passenger luggage or cargo

97% 

Handling and Moving Objects

  • deploy running gear on watercraft
  • mend or repair fishing nets or other watercraft gear

83% 

Getting Information

  • read maps
  • read navigation charts

83% 

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

  • stand watch on vessel

80% 

Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment

  • maintain or repair ship/boat engine, machinery or equipment
  • set up specialized rigging
  • repair specialized rigging
  • lubricate machinery, equipment, or parts
  • inspect machinery or equipment to determine adjustments or repairs needed

77% 

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material

    70% 

    Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events

    • understand technical operating, service or repair manuals
    • recognize reefs, shoals, or other hazards by navigation aids

    70% 

    Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment

    • steer boat or ship
    • operate cargo handling gear
    • direct course or speed of ship

    70% 

    Documenting/Recording Information

    • maintain daily logs or records
    • maintain production or work records

    57% 

    Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates


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