Riding crew (supernumerary, carried in addition to safe manning) – able Seafarer Deck who forms part of the navigational watch and performs skilled deck maintenance, mooring and cargo work.
Responsibilities
Stand helm and lookout watches; assist the OOW
Perform mooring, anchoring and gangway watch duties
Carry out deck maintenance – chipping, painting, greasing, splicing
Assist in cargo operations, cargo securing and tank / hold cleaning
Maintain LSA/FFA as directed; take part in drills
Work under the Master / Chief Officer or Chief Engineer on assigned maintenance / repair scopes during the riding period
Qualifications
STCW / Mandatory
STCW II/5 Certificate of Proficiency – Able Seafarer Deck
STCW VI/1 Basic Training (PST, FPFF, EFA, PSSR)
STCW VI/2-1 Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boats (PSCRB)
STCW VI/6-2 Seafarers with Designated Security Duties
STCW V/1-1 Basic Oil & Chemical Tanker Cargo Ops or V/1-2 Basic Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Ops (tankers / gas carriers)
STCW V/2 Crowd Management (passenger ships – if designated on muster list to assist passengers)
STCW VI/2-2 Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats (if assigned to FRB crew)
Other / Company
Valid PEME / medical fitness certificate (STCW I/9; MLC 2006 Reg 1.2) and ship-specific familiarization (STCW I/14) before assuming duties
Working-at-height & enclosed-space entry awareness
Mooring operations safety training
Riding-crew familiarization and documentation per flag / ISM (supernumerary list, muster assignment)