These are GENERIC ONLY and not Necessarily Relevant to any particular Company.  It should be noted, however, that if you do not believe you can meet these minimum requirements, you should look to another profession.

Responsibilities: 

Performs assigned tasks on board the vessel that include bridge watch activities.

Functions: 

• Watch for obstructions in vessel’s path to maintain equipment and structures.
• Stands watch at bow or on wing of bridge to look for obstructions in path of vessel.
• Turns wheel on bridge or uses emergency steering apparatus to steer vessel as directed by Master or Mate.
• Breaks out, rigs, overhauls, and stows cargo-handling gear, stationery rigging, and running gear.
• Overhauls lifeboats and lifeboat gear and lowers or raises lifeboats with winch or falls.
• Paints and chips rust on deck or superstructure of ship.
• Must hold certificate issued by U.S. Coast Guard.
• May stow or remove cargo from ship’s hold.
• May be concerned with only one phase of duties, as maintenance of ship’s gear and decks or watch duties.
• Sweeps and mops vessel’s interior (maintains entire interior of vessel including sanitation).
• Splices and repairs cables and ropes using hand-tools.
• Performs any other additional duties that may be required or assigned.
• Adhere to and comply with company policies, USCG, and environmental regulations.
• Work a rotation watch involving 12 hours in a 24 hour period with occasional additional hours not to exceed 14 consecutive hours.
• Assist with training of personnel as needed.

• Responsible for documenting and notifying supervisor immediately of any accidents / illnesses / vessel incidents / near misses / etc.

• Responsible for participating in the company's safety programs.
• Responsible for ensuring the maintenance and use of all necessary PPE.
• Responsible for ensuring the elimination of at-risk behaviors by reducing unsafe conditions and un-safe acts on and around the work-site.
• Responsible for participating in safety and rescue drills for emergency situations.
• Reports any suspicious behavior, activities, cargo or security breaches to the Vessel Security Officers

Physical Demand Requirements:

• Required to be able to tolerate repetitive and prolonged postures involving standing, sitting, twisting, squatting, kneeling, stooping, pulling, stretching, and reaching to full range from above head to the deck (floor)
• Required to be able to climb ladders, stairwells, and use good balance/coordination when walking over uneven and/or slippery surfaces.
• Required to be able to walk frequently the length of the vessel.
• Required to have sufficient cardio-respiratory fitness to be able to perform heavy physical labor including lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling various materials and tools
• Ability to be subject to adverse weather conditions including rough seas, cold, wet, elevated temperatures, and humid conditions.
• Required to be able to lift at least 100 lbs from floor to waist.
• Required to be able to lift at least 75 lbs. from floor to shoulder.
• Required to be able to lift at least 25 lbs. from deck to above head.
• Required to be able to demonstrate 90 lbs of grip strength in dominant hand and 80 lbs. in non-dominant hand

Reports to Mate / Master