How do they match: Sailors and Marine Oilers

  • Sailors and Marine Oilers

  • 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.

  • Handle lines to moor vessels to wharfs, to tie up vessels to other vessels, or to rig towing lines.
  • Lubricate machinery, equipment, or engine parts, such as gears, shafts, or bearings.
  • Operate, maintain, or repair ship equipment, such as winches, cranes, derricks, or weapons system.
  • Provide engineers with assistance in repairing or adjusting machinery.
  • Splice and repair ropes, wire cables, or cordage, using marlinespikes, wire cutters, twine, and hand tools.
  • Tie barges together into tow units for tugboats to handle, inspecting barges periodically during voyages and disconnecting them when destinations are reached.

  • Clean vessels or marine equipment.
  • Connect hoses to equipment or machinery.
  • Control pumps or pumping equipment.
  • Direct maintenance or repair activities.
  • Inspect equipment to ensure proper functioning.
  • Inspect material-moving equipment to detect problems.
  • Maintain material moving equipment in good working condition.
  • Monitor equipment gauges or displays to ensure proper operation.
  • Operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment.
  • Paint surfaces or equipment.
  • Set up material handling gear or equipment, such as rigging, packaging, or temporary structures.