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ABLE SEAMAN (water transportation)

O*NET/SOC CODE: 53-5011.01 RAPIDS CODE: 1043

DESCRIPTION: Stands watch at bow or on wing of bridge to look for obstructions in path of vessel. Turns wheel on bridge or uses emergency steering apparatus to steer vessel as directed by Mate. Overhauls lifeboats and lifeboat gear and lowers or raises lifeboats with winch or falls. Paints and chips rust on deck or superstructure of ship. Must hold certificate issued by U.S. Coast Guard. When working aboard vessels carrying liquid cargoes must hold tanker operator’s certificate. May stow or remove cargo from ship’s hold

WORK PROCESS

Approximate Hours

 

1. Vessel Familiarization

16

  1. Basic Seamanship
  2. Personal Safety & Responsibility
  3. Emergency/Disaster Preparedness
  4. Vessel Familiarization Tour

 

 

2. Vessel Operations and Maintenance

29.5

  1. Reporting Aboard, Vessel Safety and Sea Projects
  2. Basic Marlinespike Seamanship
  3. Basic Deck Operations and Maintenance
  4. Bridge Operations and Watchstanding
  5. Valve Maintenance
  6. Paints and Coatings
  7. Fueling Operations and Environmental Procedures

 

 

3. Galley Familiarization (optional)

9

  1. Equipment Identification (1)
  2. Knife Basics (2)
  3. Breakfast Cookery (2)
  4. Salad Preparation (2)
  5. Breads/Review (2)

 

 

4. First Aid & Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

11

  1. Breathing Emergencies (2)
  2. Adult CPR (4)
  3. First Aid (3)
  4. Practical Evaluations (2)

 

 

5. Apply Skills of Basic Fire Fighting

9

  1. Breathing Apparatus Practical (1)
  2. Practical Exercises and Drills (8)

 

 

6. Apply Skills of Water Survival

26

  1. Propulsion Systems (10)
  2. Lifeboat Equipment (1)
  3. Types of Davits (9)
  4. Launching Procedures for Life rafts (2)
  5. Using the Life Raft (2)
  6. Survival Methods (1)
  7. Signaling (1)

 

 

7. Physical Education

35

  1. Strength Training (11)
  2. Calisthenics (17)
  3. Cardiovascular Endurance (6)
  4. Teamwork and Safety (1)

 

 

8. Specially Trained Ordinary Seaman Course (Practicum)

38

 

9. Rating Forming Part of a Navigational Watch/Able Seaman
Course (Practicum)

96

 

10. Tanker Familiarization Course (Practicum)(optional)

19

 

Subtotal

260 to 288 hours

ABOARD VESSEL

Perform 12 months of Deck Watchstanding Time  (See Attachment A for Performance Standards)

2000

 

Mops or washes down deck, using hose to remove oil, dirt, and debris

90

 

Preserves painted surfaces of ship

90

     a. Chips and cleans rust spots from deck, superstructure, and sides of ship
b. Paints chipped area

Maintains lines, running gear, and cargo-handling gear in safe operating condition

100

 

Splices wire rope, using marlinespike, wirecutters, and twine

96

 

Overhauls lifeboats and lifeboat gear and lowers or RAPIDSes lifeboats with winch or falls

96

 

Subtotal

2472

 

GRAND TOTAL

2732 to 2760 hours

RELATED TECHNICAL INSTRUCTION

Phase I (Twelve-Week Vocational Curriculum)

1. Shipboard Sanitation

20

 

2. Galley Familiarization (optional)

12

 

3. First Aid & Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

10

 

4. Basic Fire Fighting

21

 

5. Industrial Relations I

20

 

6. Water Survival

34

 

7. Vessel Familiarization (Including emergency/disaster preparedness – 3 hrs)

42

 

8. Vessel Operations and Maintenance

17

 

9. Physical Education

5

 

10. Social Responsibilities

27

 

TOTAL Hours

196 to 208 hours

 

Phase III (Specialized Deck Department Training)

 

1. Specially Trained Ordinary Seaman

32

  1. Anchoring (1.75)
  2. Mooring the Vessel with Mooring Lines (2)
  3. Knot Tying (1)
  4. Gyro and Magnetic Compasses (1)
  5. Wheel Watch Requirements (.5)
  6. Error Chain Analysis and Pilot Interactions (1.5)
  7. Helm Control (1)
  8. Rules of the Road (7)
  9. IALA Buoy Systems (8)
  10. Communications (2)
  11. Helm Watch Relief (1)
  12. Lookout Watch (2)
  13. Examination (2.5)
  14. Review and Critique (0.5)

 

 

2. Tanker Familiarization Course (optional)

44

  1. Introduction and Regulations and Codes (5)
  2. Cargo Characteristics (3)
  3. Ship Design and Equipment (11)
  4. Ships Operations (3)
  5. Repair and Maintenance (3)
  6. Emergency Operations (7)
  7. Hazardous Waste Operations (6)
  8. Enclosed Space Awareness (3)
  9. Final Examination and Course Critique (3)

 

 

3. Government Vessels Course (optional)

80

  1. Introduction to Government Vessels
  2. GV Damage Control, GV Forklift, GV Under Replenishment, GV Vertical Replenishment,
  3. GV Crane Operations, GV Cargo Handling
  4. Chemical, Biological, Radiological Defense
  5. Anti-Terrorism
  6. Environmental Awareness

 

 

TOTAL

156

  1. Examination (2.5)
  2. Review and Critique (0.5)

4. Tanker Familiarization Course (optional)

44

  1. Introduction and Regulations and Codes (5)
  2. Cargo Characteristics (3)
  3. Ship Design and Equipment (11)
  4. Ships Operations (3)
  5. Repair and Maintenance (3)
  6. Emergency Operations (7)
  7. Hazardous Waste Operations (6)
  8. Enclosed Space Awareness (3)
  9. ABLE SEAMAN (water transportation)
  10. Final Examination and Course Critique (3)

 

 

5. Government Vessels Course (optional)

80

  1. Introduction to Government Vessels
  2. GV Damage Control, GV Forklift, GV Under Replenishment, GV Vertical Replenishment,
  3. GV Crane Operations, GV Cargo Handling
  4. Chemical, Biological, Radiological Defense
  5. Anti-Terrorism
  6. Environmental Awareness

 

 

TOTAL

156

Phase IV

  1. Rating Forming Part of a Navigational Watch/Able Seaman Course
  2. Introduction (.25)
  3. Ship Construction and Terminology (3.75)
  4. Bridge Equipment and Instrumentation (3)
  5. Magnetic and Gyro Compass (3)
  6. Bearings and Fixes (4)
  7. Rules of the Road – International and Inland (15)
  8. Helmsmanship and Lookout (4)
  9. Marlinespike Seamanship (3)
  10. Anchoring (2)
  11. Mooring (2)
  12. Aids to Navigation (4)
  13. Cargo Equipment and Cargo Handling (4)
  14. Navigation (2)
  15. Paints and Painting (2)
  16. First Aid (1.5)
  17. Fire Fighting (1.5)
  18. Water Survival (2)
  19. Course Review and Critique (3)
  20. Final Examination (4)

 

Total

62

Grand Total

290 to 426 

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