Mariners perform all unlicensed deck duties aboard a ship.

Perform unlicensed deck duties aboard an ocean research ship of approximately 200 gross tons.

Under direct supervision, perform semi-skilled and unskilled deck duties.

Stand watches as lookout; may stand wheel watch except in restricted or inland waters;

Paint, chip and clean weather deck structure, interior spaces and hull;

Assist in preservation and repair of common deck or rigging equipment;

Conduct daily sanitary cleaning of assigned living spaces;

Handle lines when berthing or leaving a berth;

Repair and splice lines;

Polish equipment fixtures;

Lash deck cargo and gear under supervision of Mariner II or Mate;

Stand security watch;

Perform clean up work;

Perform related duties as required.

Entry rating U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner's document endorsed "Ordinary Seaman"

OR

A temporary permit to sail as ordinary seaman.

See Legal Requirement.

New Class:  1-3-73
Revise Title:  10-12-73
Revise Class:  6-27-88
Revise Class:  2-15-91
Revised class code:  (formerly 4961) effective July 1, 2007
Abolished; adopted May 14, 2009, effective May 15, 2009.