Able Seaman
Able Seaman
The Able Seaman will work as a watch stander or day worker in the deck department. As a watch stander, you will stand wheel, anchor, and gangway watches as directed, maintaining alertness at all times. During a wheel watch, must maintain a steady course, properly execute all rudder orders and communicate utilizing navigational terminology relating to heading and steering. As a day worker, perform general maintenance, repair, sanitation and upkeep of material, equipment, cleaning of ship’s hull, decks, superstructure, cargo gear, lifeboats, etc. in areas in the deck department.
MMD/MMC Requirements
Able Seaman Special, Limited, or Unlimited and STCW 95 certification for Ratings Forming Part of the Navigation Watch (RFPNW).
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