Introduction
There are many jobs to be done on a merchant ship. Cargo must be loaded and unloaded. Then the ship has to travel a long distance across the sea in all kinds of conditions. The men and women on board are responsible for all the work that goes on in the background. No ship could go anywhere without its crew.
Find out what they do here.
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The Captain (also called the Master) is in overall command of the ship, and is in charge of the officers and crew . . . read more >>>
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| Ship's Cook |
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The Cook must prepare healthy nutritious meals for crew and visitors . . . read more >>>
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| Ship's Engineer |
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Marine engineering is a multi-disciplinary field requiring an understanding and knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical and electronic systems . . . read more >>>
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| Seaman |
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Seamen are also called ratings and carry out maintenance and lookout duties on decks . . . read more >>>
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| Summary |
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Review the material covered in this section . . . read more >>>
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| Follow the Fleet LIVE |
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Find out where these ships are now . . . to Follow the Fleet LIVE.
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