Sailors and Marine Oilers

• Lower and man lifeboats when emergencies occur.
• Stand by wheels when ships are on automatic pilot and verify accuracy of courses, using magnetic compasses.
• Steer ships under the direction of commanders or navigating officers or direct helmsmen to steer, following designated courses.
• Handle lines to moor vessels to wharfs, to tie up vessels to other vessels, or to rig towing lines.
• 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.
• Stand gangway watches to prevent unauthorized persons from boarding ships while in port.
• Overhaul lifeboats or lifeboat gear and lower or raise lifeboats with winches or falls.
• Operate, maintain, or repair ship equipment, such as winches, cranes, derricks, or weapons system.
• Load or unload materials from vessels.
• Lubricate machinery, equipment, or engine parts such as gears, shafts, or bearings.
• Break out, rig, and stow cargo-handling gear, stationary rigging, or running gear.
• Splice and repair ropes, wire cables, or cordage, using marlinespikes, wire cutters, twine, and hand tools.
• Provide engineers with assistance in repairing or adjusting machinery.
• Paint or varnish decks, superstructures, lifeboats, or sides of ships.
• Sweep, mop, and wash down decks to remove oil, dirt, and debris, using brooms, mops, brushes, and hoses.
• Chip and clean rust spots on decks, superstructures, or sides of ships, using wire brushes and hand or air chipping machines.
• Give directions to crew members engaged in cleaning wheelhouses or quarterdecks.

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• Operation and Control - Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
• Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
• Troubleshooting - Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Equipment Maintenance - Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
• Repairing - Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
• Quality Control Analysis - Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.

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