AI Assistant for 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.

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Core Responsibilities

  • 1Tie barges together into tow units for tugboats to handle, inspecting barges periodically during voyages and disconnecting them when destinations are reached.(Core task)
  • 2Attach hoses and operate pumps to transfer substances to and from liquid cargo tanks.(Core task)
  • 3Handle lines to moor vessels to wharfs, to tie up vessels to other vessels, or to rig towing lines.(Core task)
  • 4Read pressure and temperature gauges or displays and record data in engineering logs.(Core task)
  • 5Stand watch in ships' bows or bridge wings to look for obstructions in a ship's path or to locate navigational aids, such as buoys or lighthouses.(Core task)
  • 6Maintain government-issued certifications, as required.(Core task)
  • 7Examine machinery to verify specified pressures or lubricant flows.(Core task)
  • 8Maintain a ship's engines under the direction of the ship's engineering officers.(Core task)
  • 9Break out, rig, and stow cargo-handling gear, stationary rigging, or running gear.(Core task)
  • 10Lubricate machinery, equipment, or engine parts, such as gears, shafts, or bearings.(Core task)

Top Skills Required

Operations Monitoring
Operation and Control
Monitoring
Active Listening
Critical Thinking
Troubleshooting
Repairing
Speaking
Coordination
Complex Problem Solving

Knowledge Areas

Public Safety and SecurityTransportationMechanicalEducation and TrainingAdministration and ManagementEnglish LanguageMathematicsCustomer and Personal Service

Technology & Tools Used

In-Demand Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WindowsMicrosoft Word

Other Tools

Computerized maintenance management system CMMSKNMI TurboWinKongsberg Maritime K-Log Deck LogbookLog book softwareOperating system softwareWord processing software

Daily Work Activities

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Getting Information
Controlling Machines and Processes
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Handling and Moving Objects

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