How do they match: Sailors and Marine Oilers

  • Able Bodied Seaman
  • Able Bodied Watchman
  • Marine Technician

  • 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.
  • Stand by wheels when ships are on automatic pilot, and verify accuracy of courses, using magnetic compasses.

  • Direct maintenance or repair activities.