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2. Seafarer's professions and ranks - Wikipedia

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   Ship operators have understandably employed a wide variety of positions, given the vast array of technologies, missions, and circumstances that ships have been subjected to over the years. There are some notable trends in modern or twenty-first century seamanship. Usually, seafarers work on board a ship between three and six years.

3. Sailor - Wikipedia

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   Seafarers hold a variety of professions and ranks, each of which carries unique responsibilities which are integral to the successful operation of an ocean-going vessel. A ship's crew can generally be divided into four main categories: the deck department, the engineering department, the steward's department, and others.

4. Able seaman - Wikipedia

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   An able seaman (AB) is a seaman and member of the deck department of a merchant ship with more than two years' experience at sea and considered "well acquainted with his duty". [1]

5. Oiler (occupation) - Wikipedia

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   The terms Able Seafarer-Engine and Able Seafarer-Deck are now used to refer to unlicensed positions on vessels engaged in international trade. In the United States, Title 46 (Shipping) of the Code of Federal Regulations governs who is eligible to sail as an oiler in National trade.

6. Seamanship - Wikipedia

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   Seafarers should regularly inspect their vessel and ensure the hull is in good condition for navigation. [ 5 ] Seamanship skills apply to the safe use of different types of lifting gear, whether for cargo operations or for bringing on stores, supplies and provisions. [ 6 ]

7. Deck department - Wikipedia

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   In the military, the deck department comprises sailors who perform a variety of functions depending on ship type and size.. Examples include maintenance and upkeep of the ship, handling of the ship's rigging and ground tackle, coordination of underway replenishment operations, conductance of minesweeping operations, maintenance and operation of the ship's boats, supervision of diving and ...

8. Wiper (occupation) - Wikipedia

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   A wiper is a position responsible for both cleaning the engine spaces and machinery of a ship and assisting the ship's engineers as directed. Railroad workers who performed similar jobs were also known as wipers, [1] or in the UK as "cleaners". The most junior rate in a ship's engine room, the wiper position is an apprenticeship to become an ...

9. Ordinary seaman - Wikipedia

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   An ordinary seaman (OS) is a member of the deck department of a ship.The position is an apprenticeship to become an able seaman, and has been for centuries.In modern times, an OS is required to work on a ship for a specific amount of time, gaining what is referred to as "sea time".