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§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

ordinary seaman

Ordinary seamen occupy the lowest rank of a maritime ship’s deck crew.

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Description

Ordinary seamen occupy the lowest rank of a maritime ship’s deck crew. They comprise the main labour force on board a boat where they help to operate the ship. They are supervised by the ship captain and the engineer, and can be given instructions by any individuals ranked above them.

Theoretical Knowledge
ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required
types of maritime vesselsprinciples of cargo stowageGlobal Maritime Distress and Safety Systemphysical parts of the vesselvessel safety equipment
Practical Skills
ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
sort wastehandle cargouse different types of fire extinguishersmaintain vessel engine roommoor vesselshandle stressful situations in the work placeoperate life-saving appliancessecure cargo on shipsswimfollow hygienic procedures during food processingassist water-based navigationload cargo onto shipsuse maritime Englishmaintain ship brightworkmaintain ropesclean shipsperform lookout duties during maritime operationsunmoor vesselssecure ships using ropemaintain vessel safety and emergency equipment
OPTIONALOptional competences
follow verbal instructionsuse different communication channelsperform manual work autonomouslyact reliablyfollow written instructionsinspect construction of shipsmanipulate sails on vesselswork in a water transport team

GLOBAL RESOURCE

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SKILLS OVERVIEW

33 total
25 essential · 8 optional

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)

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