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DECK RATING [1 record]

Record 1 2024-01-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Occupation Names
  • Maritime Organizations
CONT

Deckhands are responsible for maintaining aids to navigation, small boats, ropes and any other deck equipment on a ship. Deckhands may also operate small crafts and are involved in search and rescue and environmental response.

Key term(s)
  • deck-rating
  • deck-hand
  • deck hand

French

Domaine(s)
  • Désignations des emplois
  • Organisations maritimes
OBS

[Les] matelots de pont sont chargés de l'entretien des aides à la navigation, des petites embarcations, des câbles et de tout autre équipement de pont à bord d'un navire. Les matelots de pont peuvent également conduire de petites embarcations; ils participent aussi aux opérations de recherche et sauvetage et aux activités d'intervention environnementale.

Spanish

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