Alaska Native Hire Program - Ordinary Seaman (OS) (Vessel)

Responsibilities 

• Performs a variety of duties to preserve the painted surfaces of the ship. Daily maintenance, sanitation, general upkeep, lines, running gear, and cargo-handling gear in a safe operating condition
• Report any shortcomings, inaccuracies, or conflicts in any portion of the MS to the Master

Marine Functions

• Adhere to and comply with company policies, U.S. Coast Guard, and environmental regulations
• Works a rotation of 12 hours in a 24 hour period with occasional hours not to exceed 14 consecutive hours
• Cleans, paints, and does general housekeeping on the vessel
• Responsible for handling lines for the mooring of the vessel
• Stands watch for obstructions in the path of the vessel
• Breaks out, rigs, overhauls, and stows cargo-handling gear, stationary rigging, and running gear
• Overhauls lifeboats and lifeboat gear and lowers or raises lifeboats with winch or falls
• Paints and chips rust on the deck or superstructure, splices and repairs cable and ropes using hand tools
• Sweeps and mops vessels interior
• May be required to assist in the maintenance of ship's gear and decks or watch duties
• Participates in safety and rescue drills for emergency situations
• Provides and/or assist with training
• Assembles rigging to lift and move equipment or material on board the vessel