Description
Performs maintenance and lookout tasks aboard a ship.
Skill Level
4
Alternative Titles
- Seafarer
Specializations
- Barge Hand
- Ferry Hand
- Tug Hand
Skills Assessment Authority
Caveats
Group: 8992 Deck and Fishing Hands
Description
maintain ships' equipment and structures, and catch fish, crustacea and molluscs.
Tasks
- handling ropes and wires, and operating mooring equipment when berthing and unberthing
- standing lookout watches at sea and adjusting the ship’s course as directed
- assisting with cargo operations using on-board equipment and stowing and securing cargo
- patrolling ships to ensure safety of the vessel, cargo and passengers
- performing routine maintenance and checks on deck equipment, cargo gear, rigging, and lifesaving and firefighting appliances
- attaching gear and fastening towing cables to nets
- casting and lowering nets, pots, lines and traps into water
- preparing lines, attaching running gear and bait, and setting lines into position
- hauling in fishing gear and removing fish and other marine life
- sorting, cleaning, preserving, stowing and refrigerating catch
Skill Level
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.