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Overview
Ordinary seamen are entry-level members of a ship’s deck crew who carry out practical work that helps the vessel operate under supervision from senior crew.
In job descriptions, look for deck maintenance, ropes, mooring, cargo loading, ship cleaning, safety equipment, fire extinguishers, written instructions, maritime English and navigation assistance.
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Search jobsWhat the work can involve
Ordinary seaman work is practical deck work under supervision. Tasks can include cleaning, maintaining ropes and brightwork, mooring, loading cargo, sorting waste and assisting navigation or safety routines.
Skills and specializations
Useful strengths include following written instructions, using maritime English, handling ropes, securing cargo, using safety equipment, recognizing vessel parts and staying reliable during stressful onboard situations.
Salary context
Pay context depends on vessel type, voyage pattern, watch duties, cargo tasks, safety responsibilities, time at sea, supervision level and whether the job is seasonal or part of a training path. This guide does not provide salary amounts.
Career paths
Career paths can move toward more senior deck crew roles, able seaman work, bosun responsibilities, navigation support, safety duties or further maritime training.
Good to know
Check whether vacancies name the vessel type, deck duties, watches, mooring, cargo, safety drills, language requirements and reporting line. These details show the level of supervision and sea-time expectations.
Editorial note
This guide is editorial career context. It is not official labour-market statistics or role-specific salary data.
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O*NET relationships
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O*NET relationships: 1
Sailors and Marine Oilers
53-5011.00
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Occupation group
Ships’ deck crews and related workers (8350)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/3a3fac9d-323e-4ba6-989b-0e1d44e113cc |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 8350.6 |
| ISCO group | 8350 |
| Concept type | Occupation |