Deck Rating
Deck maintenance, rope and anchor work, supporting cargo operations and keeping watch. The team responsible for the ship's exterior and the safety of manoeuvres.
Deck
Life on board in this role
The work is exposed to the weather; painting, rust treatment and rope maintenance make up the routine of a voyage. During port manoeuvres the full team is on deck.
Required documents and conditions
Document requirements vary by flag, owner and position. Once we have seen what you hold, we tell you in writing what is missing — we do not proceed on guesswork.
- 01Seaman's book
- 02STCW basic safety training
- 03At least one voyage of experience on most openings
- 04Valid passport and medical report
Where this position is sought
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Open positions in this role
Questions specific to this position
Are inexperienced deck ratings accepted?
Sometimes possible on domestic routes, harder internationally. The realistic route is to gain experience domestically and then move abroad — we tell you that plainly rather than dressing it up.
Will heights and weather be a problem?
Deck work happens outdoors and at times at height. If you have a fear of heights or balance issues this position may not suit you; let us talk about it openly in the consultation.