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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2017 Wages

Labor Force Indicators

2016 Worker Characteristics
Total workers	Nonresident workers	Percent nonresident	Percent age 45 plus	Percent age 50 plus
1,333	651	48.8	40.6	31.2

2016 Potential Supply
Qualified but working in another occupation	232
Currently employed in a lower paid occupation	118
UI claimants previously working in occupation	220

2016 ALEXsys Employment Data
Number of registrants	865
Number of job position postings	10
Ratio of registrants to job position postings	86.5

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

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