Sailors and Marine Oilers
Stand watch to look for obstructions in path of vessel, measure water depth, turn wheel on bridge, or use emergency equipment as directed by captain, mate, or pilot. Break out, rig, overhaul, and store cargo-handling gear, stationary rigging, and running gear. Perform a variety of maintenance tasks to preserve the painted surface of the ship and to maintain line and ship equipment. Must hold government-issued certification and tankerman certification when working aboard liquid-carrying vessels. Includes able seamen and ordinary seamen.
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28 tasks analyzed
Tie barges together into tow units for tugboats to handle, inspecting barges periodically during voyages and disconnecting them when destinations are reached.
Attach hoses and operate pumps to transfer substances to and from liquid cargo tanks.
Handle lines to moor vessels to wharfs, to tie up vessels to other vessels, or to rig towing lines.
Read pressure and temperature gauges or displays and record data in engineering logs.
Stand watch in ships' bows or bridge wings to look for obstructions in a ship's path or to locate navigational aids, such as buoys or lighthouses.
| Task | AI Capability | Risk | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tie barges together into tow units for tugboats to handle, inspecting barges periodically during voyages and disconnecting them when destinations are reached. | - | - | - |
| Attach hoses and operate pumps to transfer substances to and from liquid cargo tanks. | - | - | - |
| Handle lines to moor vessels to wharfs, to tie up vessels to other vessels, or to rig towing lines. | - | - | - |
| Read pressure and temperature gauges or displays and record data in engineering logs. | - | - | - |
| Stand watch in ships' bows or bridge wings to look for obstructions in a ship's path or to locate navigational aids, such as buoys or lighthouses. | - | - | - |
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Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$49,610
per year
Mean Wage
$55,320
per year
Employment
31K
workers
Wage Range
$33,350 - $81,890
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
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