Deckhands
Deckhands help operate and maintain ships and their equipment.
Deckhands work under the supervision of the ship's officers. When docking or departing, they handle the lines that connect the ship to the dock. While underway, they stand watch.
Quick Facts
Wages: Not Available
Employment Outlook:
Percent Growth
15.7%
Education and Training Needed:
Short-term on-the-job training
Skills Needed:
Listening, Coordinating with Others, Reading
Tools and Technology:
- Tools: Anchor rollers, Anchor lines, Winches
- Technology: Data base user interface and query software,
Job Title Examples:
Able Bodied Tankerman (AB Tankerman), Bosun, Oiler
