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Able Seamen

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Able Seamen

Job Requirements


Examples of knowledge and skills required


Work Activities of Able Seamen

Importance
Activity
87% 

Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment

  • steer boat or ship
  • operate cargo handling gear
  • direct course or speed of ship

87% 

Performing General Physical Activities

  • handle boat or ship tie-off lines
  • move or fit heavy objects
  • maintain or repair boat or ship hull or superstructure
  • load/unload passenger luggage or cargo

83% 

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

  • monitor sonar or navigational aids
  • stand watch on vessel

83% 

Getting Information

  • read maps
  • read navigation charts

80% 

Handling and Moving Objects

  • deploy running gear on watercraft
  • mend or repair fishing nets or other watercraft gear

77% 

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

  • signal directions or warnings to coworkers

67% 

Documenting/Recording Information

  • maintain daily logs or records

63% 

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events

  • understand technical operating, service or repair manuals
  • recognize reefs, shoals, or other hazards by navigation aids

63% 

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material

    60% 

    Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships

      60% 

      Processing Information

      • measure water depth

      57% 

      Making Decisions and Solving Problems

        57% 

        Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment

        • dismantle or reassemble rigging
        • set up specialized rigging
        • repair specialized rigging

        53% 

        Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards

        • perform safety inspections in transportation setting


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