and Deckhand
The tankerman / deckhand are directly responsible and
accountable to the Captain, his relief, or wheelman, working directly under him
and following his instructions.
The tankerman / deckhand are primarily accountable for his
own health, safety and cleanliness. He must be familiar with Settoon Towing,
L.L.C. policies, procedures, safety rules and regulations and must abide by
them at all times.
Tankerman / Deckhand duties vary from vessel to vessel and
from watch to watch. The Captain sets the watchstanding schedule for the crew.
The Captain or his Relief must ensure that the Tankerman / Deckhand stands the
proper watch and performs the proper duties. These may include but are not
limited to the following:
Operation Duties :
·
Making up the tow
·
Dropping, spotting and switching barges
at docks
·
Assisting the vessel and tow in making
locks
·
Standing lockout, or riding the head of
the tow as a lockout
·
Performing the various tasks necessary
to carry out the above, such as making a
·
coupling, operating winches and
ratchets and line handling, including splicing and throwing lines.
Maintenance Duties:
·
Chipping and painting
·
Repairing of flame screens, cleaning
p/v valves, greasing winches, etc.
·
Other equipment maintenance as needed
Housekeeping Duties:
·
Cleaning or scouring the boat
·
Cleaning quarters, including personal
quarters
·
Cleaning the wheelhouse and galley
·
Cleaning the heads and companionways
·
Maintaining the barge, grease winches,
dogs on hatch covers, etc.
·
Performing other cleaning chores as
directed by the Captain
All Tankerman will remain on the barge from start to finish
while loading and pumping. Tankerman will be given periodic rest periods by
licensed personnel. There will be no books, radios, etc., on the barge while
the transfer is in progress.
Never
top off or strip more than one barge at a time.
Reporting any hazardous or unsafe condition to the Captain
and making “on the spot” corrections when capable.
Other
duties as directed by the Captain or his relief.
Vessel
Personnel Physical Requirements
Tankerman/Deckhand:
1.
Must climb ladders.
2.
Must perform heavy lifting.
3.
Is required to engage in strenuous pulling.
4.
Must be able to keep footing in sea conditions.
5.
Position involves frequent standing.
6.
All individuals required to meet the physical qualifications of a Tankerman/Deckhand
may not be accommodated.
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