ISCO Unit Group 8350 Ships’ Deck Crews And Related Workers
Definition
Ships’ Deck Crews And Related Workers: Ship’s deck crews and related workers carry out deck duties on board ships and similar duties on board other water-borne craft.
Tasks include -
(a) standing look-out watches at sea and when entering or leaving harbour or other narrow waters;
(b) steering ships according to instructions;
(c) handling ropes and wires, and operating mooring equipment;
(d) maintaining and, in some cases, operating ships’ equipment, cargo gear, rigging, lifesaving and firefighting appliances;
(e) performing deck and hull cleaning, scraping, painting and other maintenance duties as required;
(f) breaking out, rigging and stowing cargo-handling gear, stationary rigging and running gear.
Examples of the occupations classified here:
- Boatswain
- Ferry hand
- Sailor
- Tug hand
Occupations
| Occupation | Title |
|---|---|
| C8350.7 | ISCO Occupation Group 8350.7 Sailor |
| C8350.6 | ISCO Occupation Group 8350.6 Ordinary Seaman |
| C8350.1 | ISCO Occupation Group 8350.1 Boatswain |
| C8350.4 | ISCO Occupation Group 8350.4 Fisheries Deckhand |
| C8350.5 | ISCO Occupation Group 8350.5 Matrose |
| C8350.3 | ISCO Occupation Group 8350.3 Engine Minder |
| C8350.2 | ISCO Occupation Group 8350.2 Decksman |
