Sailor

Sailors assist the ship captain and any crew higher in hierarchy to operate ships. They dust and wax furniture and polish wood trim, sweep floors and decks, and polish brass and other metal parts. They inspect, repair, and maintain sails and rigging, and paint or varnish surfaces. They make emergency repairs to the auxiliary engine. Sailors may stow supplies and equipment and record data in log, such as weather conditions and distance travelled.

Essential Skills and Competencies

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• anchor ships to the port • assist anchoring operations • clean parts of vessels • communicate reports provided by passengers • ensure public safety and security • follow verbal instructions • follow work procedures • follow written instructions • guide ships into docks • moor vessels • operate echo sounding equipment • operate traditional water depth measurement equipment • paint ship decks • pilot vessel into ports • prepare deck equipment • prepare lifeboats • secure ships using rope • unmoor vessels • use different types of fire extinguishers • use maritime English • wash decks of ships • watch for maritime navigation aids

Knowledge

• Global Maritime Distress and Safety System • anchors used in maritime water transport

Alternative Related Job

• mariner • crewmember

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