Ordinary Seaman (deckhand)

Responsibilities: The OS performs a variety of duties concerned with the operation and unkeep of deck department areas and equipment. Scales, buffs, and paints decks and superstructure; sweeps and washes deck; splices wire and rope; breaks out, rigs, overhauls and stows cargo-handling gear, stationary rigging and running gear, secures cargo, launches and recovers boats. Assits the Bo'sun while at sea. In addition when assigned to watch duty, performs a variety of duties, including looking for obstructions in path of vessel, serving on security patrol and standing gangway watch. Qualifications: 1) High School Graduation or equivalency certification is required. 2)A total of at least one -year experience as a deckhand is required.

1) High School Graduation or equivalency certification is required. 2)A total of at least one -year experience as a deckhand is required.