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  4. Ships’ deck crews and related workers

Ships’ deck crews and related workers

Ship’s deck crews and related workers carry out deck duties on board ship and similar duties on board other water-borne craft.

Skill level: Semi-skilled

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  • Salary range for the majority of workers in Ships’ deck crews and related workers - from $5,258 to $7,431 per month - 2025.
  • A Ships’ deck crews and related workers typically earns between $5,258 and $7,253 gross per month at the start of the job.
  • After 5 years of service, this is between $5,457 and $7,709 per month for a working week of 38 hours.

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  • Ship deck hand
  • Seaman
  • Inland waterways ship captain
  • Cable transmitter
  • Ship deck hand (tug)

Job Responsibilities

  • Standing look-out watches at sea and when entering or leaving harbour or other narrow waters
  • Steering ships according to instructions
  • Handling ropes and wires, and operating mooring equipment
  • Maintaining and, in some cases, operating ships' equipment, cargo gear, rigging, lifesaving and firefighting appliances
  • Performing deck and hull cleaning, scraping, painting and other maintenance duties as required
  • Breaking out, rigging and stowing cargo-handling gear, stationary rigging and running gear

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  • Ship deck hand
  • Seaman
  • Inland waterways ship captain
  • Cable transmitter
  • Ship deck hand (tug)

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