NAA Able Bodied Seafarer (AB) 1

Job Description :

An Able-Bodied Seafarer 1 is responsible for deck duties including providing a safe, clean vessel for crew members, and is required to comply with safety regulations and procedures to ensure safe and efficient vessel operations. Will also be responsible for training new and inexperienced deck crew.

Essential Job Functions :

• Responsible for operating the drag arm and associated equipment in the loading of the dredge
• Responsible for daily inspection, maintenance and repair of the drag arm
• Supervises and evaluates deck crew performance, knowledge and operations
• Coordinates with the Captain to identify crewmember’s performance and create a development plan
• Responsible for all aspects of line handling
• Responsible for vessel maintenance and housekeeping, including meal preparation
• Stands wheel watch as required
• Maintains the vessel exterior in good order including painting or chipping as needed
• Responsible for ensuring a clean sanitary environment aboard the vessel
• Provide assistance as needed to the Captain in checking and inspecting the vessel’s safety equipment.
• Provides support to the engine room as needed per direction of the Captain and / or the Engineer
• Present on deck and within communicating distance at all times while the captain or mate is operating the stern controls
• Follows company and work site safety policies / procedures and commits to an “incident and injury free” work environment

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Additional Duties :

This Job Description does not cover all of the required duties, activities, functions and responsibilities of the position, any of which may change at any time according to the sole and absolute discretion of Weeks Marine, Inc., with or without notice.