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“Yachtsman” 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…

Tasks for “Yachtsman”

Steer ships under the direction of commanders or navigating officers or direct helmsmen to steer, following designated courses.
Handle lines to moor vessels to wharfs, to tie up vessels to other vessels, or to rig towing lines.
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.
Splice and repair ropes, wire cables, or cordage, using marlinespikes, wire cutters, twine, and hand tools.
Measure depth of water in shallow or unfamiliar waters, using leadlines, and telephone or shout depth information to vessel bridges.
Attach hoses and operate pumps to transfer substances to and from liquid cargo tanks.
Tie barges together into tow units for tugboats to handle, inspecting barges periodically during voyages and disconnecting them when destinations are reached.
Stand by wheels when ships are on automatic pilot and verify accuracy of courses, using magnetic compasses.
Give directions to crew members engaged in cleaning wheelhouses or quarterdecks.
Record data in ships' logs, such as weather conditions or distances traveled.
Maintain government-issued certifications, as required.
Provide engineers with assistance in repairing or adjusting machinery.
Overhaul lifeboats or lifeboat gear and lower or raise lifeboats with winches or falls.
Sweep, mop, and wash down decks to remove oil, dirt, and debris, using brooms, mops, brushes, and hoses.
Lubricate machinery, equipment, or engine parts such as gears, shafts, or bearings.
Clean and polish wood trim, brass, or other metal parts.
Operate, maintain, or repair ship equipment, such as winches, cranes, derricks, or weapons system.
Paint or varnish decks, superstructures, lifeboats, or sides of ships.
Lower and man lifeboats when emergencies occur.
Participate in shore patrols.
Maintain a ship's engines under the direction of the ship's engineering officers.
Stand gangway watches to prevent unauthorized persons from boarding ships while in port.
Chip and clean rust spots on decks, superstructures, or sides of ships, using wire brushes and hand or air chipping machines.
Load or unload materials, vehicles, or passengers from vessels.
Examine machinery to verify specified pressures or lubricant flows.
Break out, rig, and stow cargo-handling gear, stationary rigging, or running gear.
Relay specified signals to other ships, using visual signaling devices, such as blinker lights or semaphores.
Read pressure and temperature gauges or displays and record data in engineering logs.

Related Technology & Tools

Hydraulic deck cranes
Magnet hoists
Wire splicers
Pipe wrenches
Hydraulic mooring winches
Electric deck cranes
Cargo derricks
Two way radios
Ratchet sets
Bridge telephones
Container lift trucks
Welders
Voice pipes
Ship alarm systems
Thermal protective aids TPA
Pilot ladders
Grease dispensing guns
Semaphores
Bolt cutters
Signal flags
Tank level gauges
Lifting spreaders
Personal computers
Metal chisels
Portable fire extinguishers
Reciprocating pumps
Radar navigation systems
Portable gas detectors
Cargo hooks
Hydraulic windlasses
Centrifugal cargo pumps
Fids
Chain cargo falls
Hydraulic capstans
Life buoys
Carbon dioxide CO2 firefighting systems
Mooring cables
Engine room alarm systems
Spanner wrenches
Filter masks
Emergency position-indicating radio beacons
Respirators
Hand capstans
Safety glasses
Crescent wrenches
Lifeboat davits
Explosimeters
Sounding rods
Life rings
Safety lanyards
Electric telegraphs
Gyrocompasses
Sheave blocks
Life jackets
Hand punches
Electric mooring winches
Magnetic compasses
Liquid cargo transfer hoses
Pyrotechnic distress signals
Sharpening steels
Lifeboats
Forklifts
Manual winches
Workshop vises
Safety belts
Riding pawls
Foam firefighting systems
Hand windlasses
Sewing needles
Synthetic mooring ropes
Steam winches
Locking jaw pliers
Gear pumps
Oil dispensing cans
Anti-exposure coveralls
Electric windlasses
Claw hammers
Desktop computers
Centrifugal ventilators
Sounding tapes
Grabbing cranes
Fire hoses
Safety helmets
Galvanized thimbles
Lifting slings
Natural fiber mooring ropes
Emergency generators
Wire cutters
Ship anchor chocks
Chipping hammers
Blinker lights
Air chippers
Bilge pumping systems
Mechanical telegraphs
Mooring chains
Radio direction finders RDF
Cargo booms

Microsoft Word
Computerized maintenance management system CMMS
Log book software
Microsoft Windows
Kongsberg Maritime K-Log Deck Logbook
KNMI TurboWin