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Able Seaman job description
A ready advert for a Able Seaman job in Libya, in Arabic and English. Post it on jobs.ly and edit it to fit your organization.
About the job
We are looking for an able seaman to carry out deck work on board, from lookout watches and steering to mooring and equipment maintenance, under the officer of the watch.
Duties and responsibilities
- Keep lookout watches at sea and when entering and leaving port
- Steer the ship on the orders of the officer of the watch
- Operate mooring equipment, ropes and deck cranes
- Maintain lifesaving and firefighting equipment and keep it ready
- Rig cargo-handling gear and secure deck cargo
- Guide less experienced deck crew and watch out for their safety
- Take part in emergency and abandon-ship drills
Working conditions
- Long periods at sea on rotation
- Work outdoors in all weathers on a moving deck
Requirements
- Able to read and write; no formal qualification needed; an able seafarer (deck) certificate and STCW basic safety training are required
- 3 to 6 years of experience in deck work on ships
The years of experience follow the level you choose when posting.
Skills
- Lookout watchkeeping
- Steering
- Mooring operations
- Lifesaving and firefighting equipment
- Deck maintenance
- Marine knots
- Teamwork
Preferred
- A valid seaman's book
- Experience on supply vessels or tankers
- A survival craft certificate
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