Boatman

Ships' deck crews and related workers perform duties on the deck of ships or other vessels.

• keeping watch at sea and when entering and leaving ports;
• steering ships according to instructions;
• handling ropes and operating mooring equipment;
• maintaining and in some cases operating ship's equipment, cargo gear, rigging, life-saving and firefighting installations;
• cleaning decks and holds, painting and carrying out other maintenance as required;
• stowing and handling cargo with cargo gear.
• Examples of occupations in this unit group:
• Boatswain, deck
• Engine room boatswain
• Seaman
• Operator, barge