Riding crew (supernumerary, carried in addition to safe manning) – skilled engine/deck rating who performs fabrication, welding, machining and mechanical repair work.
Responsibilities
Carry out welding, cutting and fabrication repairs
Machine parts on lathe / drilling machines
Repair pipes, valves, pumps and mechanical equipment
Follow hot-work permit and fire-watch procedures
Assist in engine and deck maintenance
Work under the Master / Chief Officer or Chief Engineer on assigned maintenance / repair scopes during the riding period
Qualifications
STCW / Mandatory
STCW III/5 Able Seafarer Engine (or III/4 RFPEW)
STCW VI/1 Basic Training (PST, FPFF, EFA, PSSR)
STCW VI/2-1 PSCRB (if assigned to survival craft / rescue boat crew)
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)
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
Welding qualification (e.g., TESDA SMAW NC II or AWS / ASME certified)
Hot-work & fire-watch training
Riding-crew familiarization and documentation per flag / ISM (supernumerary list, muster assignment)