Marine and waterways transport operatives

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Definition: Marine and waterways transport operatives

*SOC Code (Standard Occupational Classification): 8232

Marine and waterways transport operatives supervise and carry out a variety of deck duties and operate and maintain engines, boilers and mechanical equipment on board ships, boats and other marine vessels.

Common tasks include:

ensures that necessary fuel supplies are on board and inspects engine, boilers and other mechanisms for correct functioning
removes and repairs or replaces damaged or worn parts of plant and machinery and ensures that engine and plant machinery are well lubricated
stows cargo, assists passengers to embark and disembark, watches for hazards and moors or casts off mooring ropes as required
steers ship, under the supervision of a duty officer, checks navigational aids and keeps bridge, wheel and chartroom clean and tidy
performs other deck duties, including servicing and maintaining deck gear and rigging, splicing wire and fibre ropes, greasing winches and derricks, opening up and battening down hatches, securing gangways and ladders and lowering and raising lifeboats

Qualifications

There are no formal academic entry requirements, although some employers may expect entrants to possess GCSEs/S grades. Candidates are expected to pass a medical examination and have good eyesight. Training takes place at nautical college and lasts between 11-13 weeks.

*Introduced in 1990, SOC is a multi-purpose common classification of occupations in UK. Jobs are defined in terms of skill level and skill content, including qualifications, training and work experience.

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Regional employment: Marine and waterways transport operatives

Future employment: Marine and waterways transport operatives

Top 12 industries: Marine and waterways transport operatives

Alternative & related job titles: Marine and waterways transport operatives

Deck hand (shipping) Engine room attendant (shipping) Engineer(nos: boat, barge) Ferryman Merchant seaman Seaman (shipping)

Equality focus: Marine and waterways transport operatives

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