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Deck Hand

OFO Code: 735101

Last checked 3 October 2026

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1. Occupation identity

OFO code
735101
Occupation
Deck Hand
Classification
OFO 2021
Major group
PLANT AND MACHINE OPERATORS AND ASSEMBLERS
Unit group
7351 · Ships' Deck Crews and Related Workers

Official description
Ship’s deck crews and related workers carry out deck duties on board ship and similar duties on board other water-borne craft.

More official OFO detail

Specialisations: Ship Crew Member, Sailor, Able Seaman, Barge Hand, Ordinary Seaman, Tug Hand, Ferry Hand, Mariner, Launchman, Boatswain / Bosun

  • Maintaining and, in some cases, operating ship’s equipment, cargo gear, rigging, life-saving and fire- fighting appliances
  • Steering ship according to instructions
  • Breaking out, rigging and stowing cargo-handling gear, stationary rigging and running gear
  • Performing deck and hull cleaning, scraping, painting and other maintenance duties as required
  • Handling ropes and wires, and operates mooring equipment
  • Standing look-out watches at sea and when entering or leaving harbour or other narrow waters

2. Demand status

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