What does a Ships' Deck Crews and Related Workers do?

Matroses are members of the deck department of an inland water transportship. They may work on the helm, on the deck, in the cargo hold and in the engine room. They may be called on to use emergency, lifesaving, damage control, and safety equipment. They perform all operations connected with the launching of lifesaving equipment and are expected to be able to operate deck machinery, mooring and anchoring equipment.

Also known as

AB · able seaman · able seawoman · barge crew member · barge engine minder · boat crew member · bosum · canal boat crew member

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