18/03/2024
Able Bodied Seaman
Job Responsibilities
Routine Duties
- Performs “Helmsman” duties as required receiving direct verbal orders on steering directions or courses from the Deck Watch Officer, Master, Pilot or Mooring Master and manually manipulating the vessel’s wheel.
- Stands at sea “Lookout” watches as required.
- Stands “Hose” and “Gangway” watch while in port ensuring that hose pressures do not exceed authorized allowances and that no leakage occurs during the transfer of cargo; keeps a continuous lookout to prevent unauthorized personnel from boarding the vessel and ensures that the gangway is always properly rigged.
- Stands cargo watch communicating gauge tape readings to watch officer and assist with turning of cargo valves.
- Assists the Deck Officer on watch during loading and discharging operations, performing all functions and other such duties that may arise.
- Performs maintenance and other seaman’s duties required on deck, under the direction of the Bosun or Chief Mate.
Safety
- Active and positive participant in monthly safety meeting.
- Points out unsafe acts or conditions to everyone on board.
- Stops work if unsafe conditions or practices are uncovered.
- Able to participate in an Emergency Response team.
Teamwork/Working With Others
- Effective in relating to others
- Willing to assist others.
- Works well under pressure.
- Maintains an appropriate demeanor and appearance.
Pre-employment Screening Consists Of
- DOT drug testing & Non-DOT hair drug test
- Background check
- Physical Fitness for Duty examination
- Functional capacity evaluation