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“Deck Mate” will probably be replaced by robots.
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Job Description
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.
Job Details
- The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 53-5011.00
- The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 46,170.00
- The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 22.00
- Currently, there are 32,530 people on this job
☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Sailors and Marine Oilers”.
Also Known As…
- Sailors and Marine Oilers
- Tankerman
- Oiler
- Deckhand Engineer
- Deckhand
- Deck Hand
- Bosun
- Boat Crew Deck Hand
- Able Seaman
- Able Bodied Watchman (AB Watchman)
- Able Bodied Seaman (AB Seaman)
- Yachtsman
- Yacht Hand
- Wiper
- Wheelman
- Water Tender
- Vessel Ordinary Seaman
- Steersman
- Steerer
- Ship Laborer
- Seaman
- Scowman
- Scow Hand
- Scaler
- Sailor
- Roustabout
- Riverman
- River Transportation Worker
- Refrigerating Oiler
- Quartermaster
- Pleasure Craft Sailor
- Ordinary Seaman
- Merchant Seaman
- Master at Arms
- Mariner
- Marine Water Tender
- Marine Technician
- Marine Oiler
- Marine Fireman
- Marine Firefighter
- Lookout
- Lighterman
- Handyman
- Floatman
- Floater
- Float Tender
- Ferryman
- Ferry Hand
- Deck Cadet
- Crewman
- Crew Member
- Chief Yeoman
- Chief Engineer's Helper
- Captain's Assistant
- Cadet
- Cabin Worker
- Buoy Tender
- Boat Person
- Boat Laborer
- Boat Hand
- Boat Deckhand
- Bargeman
- Barge Worker
- Barge Hand
Tasks for “Deck Mate”
- Relay specified signals to other ships, using visual signaling devices, such as blinker lights or semaphores.
- Overhaul lifeboats or lifeboat gear and lower or raise lifeboats with winches or falls.
- Record data in ships' logs, such as weather conditions or distances traveled.
- Stand gangway watches to prevent unauthorized persons from boarding ships while in port.
- Participate in shore patrols.
- Stand by wheels when ships are on automatic pilot and verify accuracy of courses, using magnetic compasses.
- Stand watch in ships' bows or bridge wings to look for obstructions in a ship's path or to locate navigational aids, such as buoys or lighthouses.
- Provide engineers with assistance in repairing or adjusting machinery.
- Maintain a ship's engines under the direction of the ship's engineering officers.
- Maintain government-issued certifications, as required.
- Measure depth of water in shallow or unfamiliar waters, using leadlines, and telephone or shout depth information to vessel bridges.
- Sweep, mop, and wash down decks to remove oil, dirt, and debris, using brooms, mops, brushes, and hoses.
- Paint or varnish decks, superstructures, lifeboats, or sides of ships.
- Read pressure and temperature gauges or displays and record data in engineering logs.
- Clean and polish wood trim, brass, or other metal parts.
- Give directions to crew members engaged in cleaning wheelhouses or quarterdecks.
- Chip and clean rust spots on decks, superstructures, or sides of ships, using wire brushes and hand or air chipping machines.
- Lower and man lifeboats when emergencies occur.
- Tie barges together into tow units for tugboats to handle, inspecting barges periodically during voyages and disconnecting them when destinations are reached.
- Operate, maintain, or repair ship equipment, such as winches, cranes, derricks, or weapons system.
- Splice and repair ropes, wire cables, or cordage, using marlinespikes, wire cutters, twine, and hand tools.
- Load or unload materials, vehicles, or passengers from vessels.
- Handle lines to moor vessels to wharfs, to tie up vessels to other vessels, or to rig towing lines.
- Examine machinery to verify specified pressures or lubricant flows.
- Steer ships under the direction of commanders or navigating officers or direct helmsmen to steer, following designated courses.
- Attach hoses and operate pumps to transfer substances to and from liquid cargo tanks.
- Break out, rig, and stow cargo-handling gear, stationary rigging, or running gear.
- Lubricate machinery, equipment, or engine parts such as gears, shafts, or bearings.
Related Technology & Tools
- Blinker lights
- Sheave blocks
- Portable fire extinguishers
- Hydraulic deck cranes
- Sharpening steels
- Mechanical telegraphs
- Life rings
- Air chippers
- Radio direction finders RDF
- Respirators
- Pipe wrenches
- Semaphores
- Metal chisels
- Safety glasses
- Ship alarm systems
- Signal flags
- Reciprocating pumps
- Wire splicers
- Galvanized thimbles
- Wire cutters
- Personal computers
- Sewing needles
- Safety lanyards
- Electric telegraphs
- Mooring cables
- Spanner wrenches
- Two way radios
- Centrifugal cargo pumps
- Locking jaw pliers
- Workshop vises
- Lifting slings
- Desktop computers
- Sounding tapes
- Centrifugal ventilators
- Electric mooring winches
- Anti-exposure coveralls
- Filter masks
- Chain cargo falls
- Container lift trucks
- Cargo hooks
- Steam winches
- Crescent wrenches
- Life jackets
- Voice pipes
- Riding pawls
- Life buoys
- Thermal protective aids TPA
- Lifeboat davits
- Grease dispensing guns
- Grabbing cranes
- Hydraulic capstans
- Pyrotechnic distress signals
- Radar navigation systems
- Claw hammers
- Hand windlasses
- Ratchet sets
- Oil dispensing cans
- Hand capstans
- Hand punches
- Bolt cutters
- Bridge telephones
- Liquid cargo transfer hoses
- Engine room alarm systems
- Gyrocompasses
- Fids
- Emergency position-indicating radio beacons
- Manual winches
- Emergency generators
- Carbon dioxide CO2 firefighting systems
- Hydraulic windlasses
- Mooring chains
- Bilge pumping systems
- Portable gas detectors
- Gear pumps
- Magnet hoists
- Cargo booms
- Natural fiber mooring ropes
- Explosimeters
- Safety belts
- Magnetic compasses
- Electric deck cranes
- Pilot ladders
- Fire hoses
- Ship anchor chocks
- Cargo derricks
- Welders
- Forklifts
- Tank level gauges
- Electric windlasses
- Lifeboats
- Foam firefighting systems
- Chipping hammers
- Hydraulic mooring winches
- Synthetic mooring ropes
- Safety helmets
- Sounding rods
- Lifting spreaders
- Computerized maintenance management system CMMS
- Kongsberg Maritime K-Log Deck Logbook
- KNMI TurboWin
- Microsoft Windows
- Log book software
- Microsoft Word