Hi, I’m a 3rd Mate and thought I’d use my downtime to write some guides for cadets which I’m publishing with Captain Konrad’s permission. I thought it’d be helpful to share a comprehensive list of maritime jobs , along with brief explanations for each role. Hopefully, this gives anyone interested a …

[image] TrentSullivan: What jobs did I miss? Ships medic and or doctor.

And here is a list of Navy jobs aboard ships. I’m a merchant guy so naval jobs aren’t my expertise but this comes from talking to some navy friends. Seaman Recruit (SR): This is the entry-level position where you start your naval career, learning basic seamanship and ship operations. Seaman Ap…

Coast Guard Roles Aboard Ships: Seaman Apprentice (SA): Entry-level position similar to the Navy, learning the basics of Coast Guard operations. Boatswain’s Mate (BM): Perform search and rescue, law enforcement, and maintain deck equipment. Machinery Technician (MK): Maintain and repair engines, h…

good one and hospital ships have nurses too

I’d recommend the book, The Business of Shipping by Ira Breskin published by Cornell Maritime Press. It details many of the jobs you described and a few examples of how different maritime companies may be structured. I believe I took a class taught by Breskin of the same name. If you have your 3rd M…

[image] LI_Domer: Business of Shipping by Ira Breskin This one? Business of Shipping, 9th Edition Or does he have a newer edition?

[image] LI_Domer: Ira Breskin What a hoot.

Lots of good info. However, in both USN and USCG you missed the rank of Lieutenant Commander (LCDR), between LT and CDR. The rank of O-4, same as Major in the army, air force and marine corps. From a USN 28-year mustang, E-1 to E-5 and O-1 to O-5.

You missed chief loose connection tightener on the Dali. Also spell check on rung :wink: Also boat/yacht delivery captain and crew: This is a subset of working on yachts that involves boats normally run by their owners that need to be moved someplace the owners do not have time, desire, and/or skil…

What are examples of maritime jobs?

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LI_Domer September 19, 2024, 9:31pm 8

That’s the one. It details a lot of the common shipboard organization, as well as the many supporting shoreside roles and businesses involved.

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