Ships’ deck crews and related workers

Definition

Ship’s deck crews and related workers carry out deck duties on board ships and similar duties on board other water-borne craft. Tasks include - (a) standing look-out watches at sea and when entering or leaving harbour or other narrow waters; (b) steering ships according to instructions; (c) handling ropes and wires, and operating mooring equipment; (d) maintaining and, in some cases, operating ships’ equipment, cargo gear, rigging, lifesaving and firefighting appliances; (e) performing deck and hull cleaning, scraping, painting and other maintenance duties as required; (f) breaking out, rigging and stowing cargo-handling gear, stationary rigging and running gear. Examples of the occupations classified here: - Boatswain - Ferry hand - Sailor - Tug hand