835 Ships’ Deck Crews and Related Workers

Subcategories of 835 Ships’ Deck Crews and Related Workers

• 8350Ships’ Deck Crews and Related Workers

  Ship’s deck crews and related workers carry out deck duties on board ships and similar duties on board other water-borne craft. Tasks include - (a) standing look-out watches at sea and when entering or leaving harbour or other narrow waters; (b) steering ships according to instructions; (c) handling ropes and wires, and operating mooring equipment; (d) maintaining and, in some cases, operating ships’ equipment, cargo gear, rigging, lifesaving and firefighting appliances; (e) performing deck and hull cleaning, scraping, painting and other maintenance duties as required; (f) breaking out, rigging and stowing cargo-handling gear, stationary rigging and running gear. Examples of the occupations classified here: - Boatswain - Ferry hand - Sailor - Tug hand.

Other ISCO-08 codes under 835 Ships’ Deck Crews and Related Workers

• 831Locomotive Engine Drivers and Related Workers
• 832Car, Van and Motorcycle Drivers
• 833Heavy Truck and Bus Drivers
• 834Mobile Plant Operators

Frequently asked questions

What is ISCO-08 835?

ISCO-08 835 is "Ships’ Deck Crews and Related Workers". Ship’s deck crews and related workers carry out deck duties on board ships and similar duties on board other water-borne craft. Tasks performed usually include: standing look-out watches at sea and when entering or leaving harbour or other narrow waters; steering ships according to instructions; handling ropes and wires, and operating mooring equipment; maintaining and, in some cases, operating ships’ equipment, cargo gear, rigging and lifesaving and firefighting appliances; performing deck and hull cleaning, scraping, painting and other maintenance duties as required; breaking out, rigging and stowing cargo-handling gear, stationary rigging and running gear. Occupations in this minor group are classified into the following unit group: 8350 Ships’ Deck Crews and Related Workers.

What does ISCO-08 835 include?

835 Ships’ Deck Crews and Related Workers contains 1 direct subcategory: 8350 Ships’ Deck Crews and Related Workers.

What is the parent category of 835?

835 Ships’ Deck Crews and Related Workers sits under 835 Ships’ Deck Crews and Related Workers in the ISCO-08 hierarchy.