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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 vessels

PRACTICAL SKILLS

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
sort waste
handle cargo
OPTIONALOptional competences
follow verbal instructions
use different communication channels
perform manual work autonomously

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Skills overview

33total
25 essential
8 optional

Breakdown

Knowledge
1
Skills
5

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Quick insight

This role requires 25 essential competences across both theoretical knowledge and practical skills.

DATA SOURCED FROM ESCO (EUROPEAN COMMISSION) & O*NET (U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR)

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