Maritime Careers / Shipboard Positions
Deck Officers
· Chief Officer (Chief Mate)
· Second Officer (Second Mate)
· Third Officer (Third Mate)
· Boatswain
· Able Seamen
· Ordinary Seamen
· *Deck cadet
Steward’s Department
· Chief Steward
· Chief Cook
· Steward's Assistant
· Baker
· Head Waiter
· Head Barman
Engineering Positions
· Chief Engineer
· Second Engineer (First Assistant Engineer)
· Third Engineer (Second Assistant Engineer)
· Fourth Engineer (Third Assistant Engineer)
· Fifth Engineer (Junior Engineer)
Engineering Department
· Oiler
· Greaser
· Wiper
· Utilityman
· Motorman
· Pumpman
· Machinist
· Electrician
· Refrigeration Engineer
· Tankerman
· *Engine Cadets
Staff Positions (hold USCG Certificates of Registry)
· Junior Assistant Purser
· Senior Assistant Purser
· Purser
· Chief Purser
· Medical Doctor
· Professional Nurse
· Marine Physician Assistant
· Hospital Corpsman
· Pilot
· Radio /Electro-Technical Officer (FCC license)
Professional Certifications and Credentials
· Able Seaman
· Celestial Navigation
· Coastal Navigation
· Firefighting
· First Aid & CPR
· Flashing Light (visual communications)
· Global Maritime Distress & Safety System (GMDSS)
· Master Mate
· Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels (OUPV)
· Radar Observer
· Seafarer's Training, Certification and Watchkeeping
· Tankerman
· Terrestrial Navigation
Shipyard Jobs
· AutoCAD Operator
· Draftsman
· Designer
· Estimator
· Marine Engineer
· Naval Architect
· Scheduler
· Secretary
· Technical Writer
· Training Instructor
· Painters
· Crane Operators
· Electrician
· Machinist
· Mechanic
· Pipe Fitter
· Purchasing Clerk
· Safety Officer
· Environmental Officer
· Tool Room Clerk
· Quality Assurance Engineer
· Drivers
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