ordinary seaman
Ordinary seamen occupy the lowest rank of a maritime ship’s deck crew. They comprise the main labour force on board a boat where they help to operate the ship. They are supervised by the ship captain and the engineer, and can be given instructions by any individuals ranked above them.
Also called: seamanship apprentice, OS, ordinary seawoman, seaman recruit
- 25
- essential skills
- 8
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
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Where you can go from here
8 rolesOccupations sharing the most essential skills with this one. The number is a count, not an opinion.
- decksmanWhat changes?11 skills in common
- matroseWhat changes?10 skills in common
- sailor7 skills in common
- helmsman6 skills in common
- ship assistant engineer6 skills in common
- fisheries deckhand5 skills in common
- deck officer4 skills in common
- ship duty engineer4 skills in common
Essential skills
25- assist water-based navigation
- clean ships
- follow hygienic procedures during food processing
- Global Maritime Distress and Safety System
- handle cargo
- handle stressful situations in the work place
- load cargo onto ships
- maintain ropes
- maintain ship brightwork
- maintain vessel engine room
- maintain vessel safety and emergency equipment
- moor vessels
- operate life-saving appliances
- perform lookout duties during maritime operations
- physical parts of the vessel
- principles of cargo stowage
- secure cargo on ships
- secure ships using rope
- sort waste
- swim
- types of maritime vessels
- unmoor vessels
- use different types of fire extinguishers
- use maritime English
- vessel safety equipment
Definition and skills from ESCO, published by the European Commission. Source concept
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