ONET Occupations » 53-5011.00

Sailors and Marine Oilers

Stand watch to look for obstructions in path of vessel, measure water depth, turn wheel on bridge, or use emergency equipment as directed by captain, mate, or pilot. Break out, rig, overhaul, and store cargo-handling gear, stationary rigging, and running gear. Perform a variety of maintenance tasks to preserve the painted surface of the ship and to maintain line and ship equipment. Must hold government-issued certification and tankerman certification when working aboard liquid-carrying vessels. Includes able seamen and ordinary seamen.

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Parachute skills

  1. Pay attention to details - Data (4.08)
  2. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (4.00)
  3. Cut, carve, chisel - Things (3.91)
  4. Finish, restore, preserve - Things (3.91)
  5. Operate, drive - Things (3.91)
  6. Use my intuition - Data (3.75)
  7. Control, expedite things - Things (3.62)
  8. Repair - Things (3.62)
  9. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (3.54)
  10. Convey warmth and empathy - People (3.54)
  11. Listen - People (3.50)
  12. Manipulate - Things (3.50)
  13. Use my body, hands, fingers, with unusual dexterity or strength - Things (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Operation Monitoring (3.88)
  2. Operation and Control (3.62)
  3. Monitoring (3.50)
  1. Far Vision (4.00)
  2. Problem Sensitivity (3.75)
  3. Multilimb Coordination (3.75)
  4. Depth Perception (3.75)
  5. Arm-Hand Steadiness (3.63)
  6. Oral Comprehension (3.50)
  7. Perceptual Speed (3.50)
  8. Manual Dexterity (3.50)
  9. Control Precision (3.50)
  10. Auditory Attention (3.50)
  1. Self Control (4.13)
  2. Cooperation (4.08)
  3. Attention to Detail (4.08)
  4. Dependability (3.97)
  5. Stress Tolerance (3.77)
  6. Concern for Others (3.54)
  7. Adaptability/Flexibility (3.53)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (4.22)
  2. Handling and Moving Objects (4.02)
  3. Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material (3.96)
  4. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (3.94)
  5. Controlling Machines and Processes (3.91)
  6. Getting Information (3.68)
  7. Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (3.68)
  8. Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (3.62)
  9. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (3.62)
  10. Performing General Physical Activities (3.60)
  11. Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (3.53)
  12. Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People (3.50)
  1. Understand Technical Operating, Service Or Repair Manuals (4.22)
  2. Recognize Reefs, Shoals, Or Other Hazards By Navigation Aids (4.22)
  3. Deploy Running Gear On Watercraft (4.02)
  4. Mend Or Repair Fishing Nets Or Other Watercraft Gear (4.02)
  5. Monitor Sonar Or Navigational Aids (3.94)
  6. Stand Watch On Vessel (3.94)
  7. Use Geographic Positioning System (Gps) (3.91)
  8. Use Hand Or Power Tools (3.91)
  9. Operate Navigation Technology Or Equipment (3.91)
  10. Operate Hoist, Winch, Or Hydraulic Boom (3.91)
  11. Operate Emergency Fire Or Rescue Equipment (3.91)
  12. Use Stationary Rigging Aboard Ship (3.91)
  13. Use Two-Way Radio Or Mobile Phone (3.91)
  14. Use Weighing Or Measuring Devices In Transportation (3.91)
  15. Read Maps (3.68)
  16. Read Navigation Charts (3.68)
  17. Steer Boat Or Ship (3.68)
  18. Direct Course Or Speed Of Ship (3.68)
  19. Operate Cargo Handling Gear (3.68)
  20. Repair Specialized Rigging (3.62)
  21. Dismantle Or Reassemble Rigging (3.62)
  22. Lubricate Machinery, Equipment, Or Parts (3.62)
  23. Maintain Or Repair Ship/Boat Engine, Machinery Or Equipment (3.62)
  24. Set Up Specialized Rigging (3.62)
  25. Signal Directions Or Warnings To Coworkers (3.62)
  26. Inspect Machinery Or Equipment To Determine Adjustments Or Repairs Needed (3.62)
  27. Load/Unload Passenger Luggage Or Cargo (3.60)
  28. Handle Boat Or Ship Tie-Off Lines (3.60)
  29. Maintain Or Repair Boat Or Ship Hull Or Superstructure (3.60)
  30. Move Or Fit Heavy Objects (3.60)
  31. Clean Rooms Or Work Areas (3.60)