Able Bodied Seaman
Military Sealift Command CIVMAR Support Unit West
Norfolk, VA
07.2022 - Current
- Assisted in the navigation of vessels by handling lines and operating winches.
- Performed general maintenance duties on deck, including painting, chipping, and cleaning.
- Maintained safety equipment such as fire hoses, lifeboats, and other emergency gear.
- Monitored vessel's bridge operations to ensure compliance with company regulations.
- Assisted in loading and unloading cargo from ships using cranes or other lifting devices.
- Participated in the mooring of vessels to docks and buoys.
- Carried out daily watchkeeping duties while at sea.
- Executed navigational tasks such as plotting courses, monitoring radar systems, and sounding depths.
- Checked weather conditions regularly and reported changes to Captain promptly.
- Helped maintain a safe working environment by adhering to safety policies and procedures.
- Contributed to shipboard security by conducting regular patrols around the vessel's perimeter.