Able Seaman
Overall rating: (N/A)
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Performs following tasks on board ship to watch for
obstructions in vessel's path and to maintain equipment and
structures: Stands watch at bow or on wing of bridge to look for
obstructions in path of vessel. Meausres depth of water in
shallow or unfamiliar waters, using leadline, and telephones or
shouts information to bridge. Turns wheel on bridge or uses
emergency steering apparatus to steer vessel as directed by
Mate, Ship (water trans.). Breaks out, rigs, overhauls, and
stows cargo-handling gear, statioanry rigging, and running gear.
Overhauls lifeboats and lifeboat gear and lowers or rasies
lifeboats with winch or falls. Paints and chips rust on deck or
supertsructure of ship. Must hold certificate issued by U.S.
Govermnent.
When working aboard vessels carrying liquid cargoes,
must hold tanker operator's certificate. May stow or rmeove
cargo from ship's hold [Stevedore (water trans.) II]. May be
concerned with only one phase of duties, as maintenance of
ship's gear and decks or watch duties, and be known as Deckhand,
Maintenance (water trans.); Watchstander (water trans.).
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Able Seaman
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