Sailors and Marine Oilers (53-5011)

Occupation description:  Stand watch to look for obstructions in path of vessel, measure water depth, turn wheel on bridge, or use emergency equipment as directed by captain, mate, or pilot. Break out, rig, overhaul, and store cargo-handling gear, stationary rigging, and running gear. Perform a variety of maintenance tasks to preserve the painted surface of the ship and to maintain line and ship equipment. Must hold government-issued certification and tankerman certification when working aboard liquid-carrying vessels. Includes able seamen and ordinary seamen.

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2016 Wages

Labor Force Indicators

2015 Worker Characteristics
Total workers	Nonresident workers	Percent nonresident	Percent age 45 plus	Percent age 50 plus
1,346	665	49.4	42.2	32.1

2015 Potential Supply
Qualified but working in another occupation	215
Currently employed in a lower paid occupation	80
UI claimants previously working in occupation	202

2015 ALEXsys Employment Data
Number of registrants	844
Number of job position postings	13
Ratio of registrants to job position postings	64.9

Typical Entry-level Education, Experience, and/or On-the-job Training

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