ordinary seaman (EN)

ISCO 8350 · v1.2.1

Ordinary seamen occupy the lowest rank of a maritime ship’s deck crew. They comprise the main labour force on board a boat where they help to operate the ship. They are supervised by the ship captain and the engineer, and can be given instructions by any individuals ranked above them.

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Source aliases (EN)

seamanship apprentice
OS
ordinary seawoman
seaman recruit

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