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Deck Crew, Water Transport (7433)

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Nature of work

Workers in this unit group stand watch, operate and maintain deck equipment and perform other deck and bridge duties aboard ships or self-propelled vessels under the direction of deck officers. They are employed by marine transportation companies and federal government departments including the armed forces.

Fields of interest

  • Working in transportation and maintenance
  • Working outdoors or with the environment

Main duties

  • Workers in this unit group perform some or all of the following duties:
  • - Stand watch and steer ship or self-propelled vessel under the direction of the officer on watch
  • - Operate, maintain and repair deck equipment such as winches, cranes, derricks and hawsers
  • - Clean, chip and paint deck surfaces
  • - Handle mooring lines, and splice and repair ropes, wire cables and cordage.

Employment requirements

  • * Some secondary school education is required.
  • * On-the-job training is provided.
  • * Senior positions in this unit group, such as able seaman/woman, require experience.

More information in All of Québec

Employment in 2011 600
Skill level Intermediate
Average annual full-time income in 2005 44,000$
Job prospects-by occupation (2012-2016) Limited
Unemployment rate in 2011 High