Able Seaman (AB Deckhand)

Conautic Group; Philippines; On-site; PHP 1,497,000 - 2,246,000; Full time

Job summary

Conautic Group is seeking an Able Seaman (AB deckhand) to helm the vessel, monitor for obstructions, and perform ongoing maintenance of the ship’s exterior and interior. You will assist in anchoring, mooring, and handling loading/unloading of equipment and supplies.

The AB deckhands are responsible for launching and operating lifeboats and various other safety equipment, reporting hazards to the captain promptly, and supporting day-to-day deck operations as needed.

Qualifications

• AB deckhand duties at helm and reporting obstructions to captain or first mate.
• Maintenance of ship exterior and interior.
• Anchoring and mooring the vessel; loading/unloading equipment and supplies.

Responsibilities

• Watch for obstructions and report to captain or first mate.
• Perform ongoing maintenance on deck and ship interiors/exteriors.
• Anchor and moor the vessel as required.
• Load and unload equipment and supplies.
• Launch and operate lifeboats and other safety equipment.

Skills

Deck Operations

Safety Procedures

Lifeboat Operation

Tools

Deck machinery

Job description

The Able Seaman, otherwise known as the AB deckhand, is usually at the helm of the vessel or watching from another vantage point for any obstructions in the way which must be reported immediately to the captain or first mate. You are also responsible for performing continued maintenance services on the ship’s exterior and interior as the watch stander. You will serve in various other positions, such as a day worker where general operating and maintaining the deck machinery is needed, as well as anchoring and mooring the vessel, loading and unloading equipment and supplies, and storing the supplies and equipment.

The AB deckhands are usually responsible for the launching and operating of the lifeboats and various other safety equipments.