PSOC Unit group 8350 — Ships' deck crews and related workers

Ship’s deck crews and related workers carry out deck duties on board ship and similar duties on board other water-borne craft. Their tasks include: a) standing look-out watches at sea and when entering or leaving harbor or other narrow waters; b) steering ship according to instructions; c) handling ropes and wires, and operates mooring equipment; d) maintaining and, in some cases, operating ship’s equipment, cargo gear, rigging, life-saving and firefighting appliances; e) performing deck and hull cleaning, scraping, painting and other maintenance duties as required; f) breaking out, rigging and stowing cargo-handling gear, stationary rigging and running gear. Examples of the occupations classified here: Able seaman, Bargeman, Boatman, Boatswain, Coxswain, Dockman-diver, Dockman-rigger, Ferry hand, Fourth mate, Launch master, Launch patron, Launch service supervisor, Ordinary seaman, Pumpboat operator, Reefer repairman, Sailor, Seaman, Seaperson, Second mate, Ship's deck crew, Third mate, Tug hand, Yacht crew

Use this unit group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Ships' deck crews and related workers.

Use this node when the job title is more specific than the broader Ships' deck crews and related workers grouping.