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SUMMARY
Moderate Risk
49%
(Avg. of calculated & votes)
JOB SCORE
3.7/10
CALCULATED
58%
(Moderate Risk)
POLLING
40%
(Moderate Risk)
GROWTH
by year 2032
0.4%
WAGES
$48,400
or $23.27 per hour
VOLUME
as of 2023
29,960
SNOWFLAKE
Snowflake diagram for Sailors and Marine Oilers
DECRIPTION Stand watch to look for obstructions in path of vessel, measure water depth, turn wheel on bridge, or use emergency equipment as directed by captain, mate, or pilot. Break out, rig, overhaul, and store cargo-handling gear, stationary rigging, and running gear. Perform a variety of maintenance tasks to preserve the painted surface of the ship and to maintain line and ship equipment. Must hold government-issued certification and tankerman certification when working aboard liquid-carrying vessels. Includes able seamen and ordinary seamen.