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2. Able seaman - Wikipedia

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   Able seaman was originally entered using the abbreviation AB instead of the more obvious AS in ships' muster books or articles. Such an entry was likely to avoid confusion with ordinary seaman (OS). Later the abbreviation began to be written as A.B., leading to the folk-etymological able-bodied seaman. The "correct" term, able seaman, remains ...

3. Seafarer's professions and ranks - Wikipedia

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   A Midshipman was an apprentice officer who had previously served at least three years as a volunteer, officer's servant or able seaman, and was roughly equivalent to a present-day petty officer in rank and responsibilities. After serving at least three years as a midshipman or master's mate, he was eligible to take the examination for lieutenant.

4. 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 ...

5. Seamanship - Wikipedia

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   An able-bodied seaman climbs a kingpost to perform maintenance aboard a general cargo ship or freighter. Officers and Masters must pass formal examinations to demonstrate their knowledge at various levels, in accordance with national laws and the STCW Convention. These examinations have a progression based on the size and complexity of the ship ...

6. 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".

7. Able seaman (rank) - Wikipedia

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   The higher ranked able seaman was required to be competent in steering, use the lead and working aloft, [5] and received about 25% higher pay than an ordinary seaman. In the middle of the 18th century the term "able seaman" (abbreviated AB ) referred to a seaman with more than two years experience at sea and considered "well acquainted with his ...