Seaman Job Description

Seaman Job Description

Seaman Job Profile and Description

A Seaman works on a ship for a specific amount of time. Time spent onboard is count as ‘Sea Time’, and once enough amount of sea time is acquired, a seaman can go for different courses for & examinations to become a certified Seaman. These tests include – standing watch abilities, & performing guard duty etc.

Duties and Responsibilities –

• Assisting the Senior Seaman
• Performing deck utility man duties and, may be asked to do different tasks
• Standing as guard, leveling and painting, handling lines during ship mooring, and helping in the actual tying and release of vessel
• Assisting in different procedures and handling all deck gear – cradling, topping and housing of booms
• Helping carpenter in repair works
• Performing as helmsman when needed
• Reading draft markings and working as a cargo watch at the times of loading and discharging of freight operations.
• Calling the watch – awakening personnel that includes officers scheduled to go on watch
• Keeping the heads and passageways in good condition
• Operating deck machineries
• Overhauling and fitting any standing or loose ship rigging
• Sewing, repairing and repairing canvas
• Handling a lifeboat under sail or oars
• Assuming the duties of the lifeboat in charge
• Maintaining the bridge in a clean condition

Skills and Specifications –

• Tolerant
• Be able to work with odd workers with complete attention
• Be physically fit and strong

Education and qualification –

• High school diploma
• Knowledge of sailing and sea life

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