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.

Other names for Sailors and Marine Oilers: Able Bodied Seaman (AB Seaman), Able Bodied Tankerman (AB Tankerman), Able Bodied Watchman (AB Watchman), Able Bodied Wheelsman (AB Wheelsman), Able Seaman, Barge Hand, Bargeman, Boat Crew Deck Hand, Boat Deckhand, Boat Hand, Boat Laborer, Boat or Ship Laborer, Boat Person, Boatman, Bosun, Buoy Tender, Cabin Worker, Cadet, Captain, Captain's Assistant, Chief Engineer's Helper, Chief Yeoman, Crewman, Deck Cadet, Deck Hand, Deck Mate, Deckhand, Deckhand Oiler, Engineer, Ferry Crew Member, Ferry Hand, Ferry Oiler, Ferryman, Float Tender, Floater, Floatman, Handyman, Lighterman, Lookout, Marine Firefighter, Marine Fireman, Marine Oiler, Marine Technician, Marine Water Tender, Mariner, Master at Arms, Mate, Merchant Marine, Merchant Seaman, Oiler, Ordinary Seaman, Pleasure Craft Sailor, Quarter Master, Quartermaster, Refrigerating Oiler, Rigger, River Transportation Worker, Riverman, Roustabout, Scaler, Scow Hand, Scowman, Seaman, Ship Docking Tugboat Deckhand, Steerer, Steersman, Sternman, Tankerman, Utility Worker, Water Tender, Wheelman, Wiper, Yacht Hand, Yachtsman,

• Maintain government-issued certifications as required.
• Lower and man lifeboats when emergencies occur.
• Stand by wheels when ships are on automatic pilot, and verify accuracy of courses, using magnetic compasses.
• Steer ships under the direction of commanders or navigating officers, or direct helmsmen to steer, following designated courses.
• Handle lines to moor vessels to wharfs, to tie up vessels to other vessels, or to rig towing lines.
• Stand watch in ships' bows or bridge wings in order to look for obstructions in a ship's path or to locate navigational aids such as buoys and lighthouses.
• Stand gangway watches to prevent unauthorized persons from boarding ships while they are in port.
• Overhaul lifeboats and lifeboat gear, and lower or raise lifeboats with winches or falls.
• Operate, maintain, and repair ship equipment such as winches, cranes, derricks, and weapons system.
• Load or unload materials from vessels.
• Lubricate machinery, equipment, and engine parts such as gears, shafts, and bearings.
• Break out, rig, and stow cargo-handling gear, stationary rigging, and running gear.
• Splice and repair ropes, wire cables, and cordage, using marlinespikes, wirecutters, twine, and hand tools.
• Provide engineers with assistance in repairing and adjusting machinery.
• Paint or varnish decks, superstructures, lifeboats, or sides of ships.
• Sweep, mop, and wash down decks to remove oil, dirt, and debris, using brooms, mops, brushes, and hoses.
• Chip and clean rust spots on decks, superstructures, and sides of ships, using wire brushes and hand or air chipping machines.
• Give directions to crew members engaged in cleaning wheelhouses and quarterdecks.
• Read pressure and temperature gauges or displays, and record data in engineering logs.
• Examine machinery to verify specified pressures and lubricant flows.
• Measure depth of water in shallow or unfamiliar waters, using leadlines, and telephone or shout depth information to vessel bridges.
• Record in ships' logs data such as weather conditions and distances traveled.
• Attach hoses and operate pumps in order to transfer substances to and from liquid cargo tanks.
• Maintain a ship's engines under the direction of the ship's engineering officers.
• Relay specified signals to other ships, using visual signaling devices such as blinker lights and semaphores.
• Tie barges together into tow units for tugboats to handle, inspecting barges periodically during voyages and disconnecting them when destinations are reached.
• Participate in shore patrols.
• Clean and polish wood trim, brass, and other metal parts.

• Power chippers
• Insulated or flotation suits
• Dewatering pumps
• Marine signaling systems
• Bolt cutters
• Marine craft communications systems
• Fire suppression system
• Forklift or elevator accessories or supplies
• Hoists
• Lifting hooks
• Centrifugal pumps
• Fans
• Hoists
• Power chippers
• Hammers
• Loading equipment
• Adjustable wrenches
• Desktop computers
• Bridge cranes
• Winches
• Telegraph sounders
• Anchor rollers
• Gas generators
• Radio navigation instruments
• Alarm systems
• Explosimeters
• Fids
• Masks or accessories
• Fire hoses or nozzles
• Fire suppression system
• Forklifts
• Eye bolts
• Gear pumps
• Bridge cranes
• Grease guns
• Gyroscopic instruments
• Anchor rollers
• Punches or nail sets or drifts
• Anchor rollers
• Anchor rollers
• Bridge cranes
• Winches
• Anchor rollers
• Life rings
• Life vests or preservers
• Life rings
• Lifts
• Lifeboats or liferafts
• Slings
• Loading equipment
• Material handling hoses
• Locking pliers
• Hoists
• Direction finding compasses
• Winches
• Telegraph sounders
• Cold chisels
• Anchor lines
• Anchor lines
• Anchor lines
• Oil can
• Personal computers
• Ladders
• Pipe wrenches
• Fire extinguishers
• Gas detectors
• Safety glasses
• Safety helmets
• Flares
• Radarbased surveillance systems
• Radio navigation instruments
• Ratchets
• Reciprocating pumps
• Respirators
• Pawls
• Safety harnesses or belts
• Fall protection lanyard
• Marine signaling systems
• Sewing needles
• Sharpening stones or tools or kits
• Blocks or pulleys
• Alarm systems
• Anchor chocks
• Marine signaling systems
• Depth gauges
• Depth gauges
• Spanner wrenches
• Winches
• Anchor lines
• Depth gauges
• Insulated clothing for cold environments
• Two way radios
• Marine craft communications systems
• Welders
• Wire cutters
• Cable splicing kits
• Bench vises

Data base user interface and query software

Facilities management software