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DECKHAND

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General deck crew member (common on tugs, OSVs, yachts and small craft) performing seamanship, mooring and maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

  • Handle lines during mooring, towing and berthing

  • Perform deck maintenance, cleaning and painting

  • Keep lookout / helm as required

  • Assist with stores, cargo and safety equipment

Qualifications

STCW / Mandatory

  • STCW VI/1 Basic Training (PST, FPFF, EFA, PSSR)

  • STCW VI/6-2 Seafarers with Designated Security Duties

  • STCW VI/2-1 PSCRB (if assigned to survival craft / rescue boat crew)

  • STCW II/4 RFPNW (if part of navigational watch)

  • STCW V/2 Crowd Management (passenger ships – if designated on muster list to assist passengers)

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

  • Towline / mooring safety training (tugs)