Ships’ deck crews and related workers

Ship’s deck crews and related workers carry out deck duties on board ship and similar duties on board other water-borne craft.

Job Definition

• Standing look-out watches at sea and when entering or leaving harbour or other narrow waters
• Steering ships according to instructions
• Handling ropes and wires, and operating mooring equipment
• Maintaining and, in some cases, operating ships' equipment, cargo gear, rigging, lifesaving and firefighting appliances
• Performing deck and hull cleaning, scraping, painting and other maintenance duties as required
• Breaking out, rigging and stowing cargo-handling gear, stationary rigging and running gear