53-5000 Water Transportation Workers
Minor occupational group (Water Transportation Workers) within the major group 'Transportation and Material Moving Occupations' under the BLS SOC 2018.
Where 53-5000 sits in the SOC 2018 hierarchy
- >53-0000 Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
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Subcategories of 53-5000 Water Transportation Workers
- 53-5010Sailors and Marine Oilers
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.
- 53-5020Ship and Boat Captains and Operators
Broad occupation category (Ship and Boat Captains and Operators) within the minor group 'Water Transportation Workers' under the BLS SOC 2018. Aggregator of related detailed occupations.
- 53-5030Ship Engineers
Supervise and coordinate activities of crew engaged in operating and maintaining engines, boilers, deck machinery, and electrical, sanitary, and refrigeration equipment aboard ship.
Other SOC 2018 codes under 53-5000 Water Transportation Workers
Frequently asked questions
- What is SOC 2018 53-5000?
- SOC 2018 53-5000 is "Water Transportation Workers". Minor occupational group (Water Transportation Workers) within the major group 'Transportation and Material Moving Occupations' under the BLS SOC 2018.
- What does SOC 2018 53-5000 include?
- 53-5000 Water Transportation Workers contains 3 direct subcategories: 53-5010 Sailors and Marine Oilers; 53-5020 Ship and Boat Captains and Operators; 53-5030 Ship Engineers.
- What is the parent category of 53-5000?
- 53-5000 Water Transportation Workers sits under 53-5000 Water Transportation Workers in the SOC 2018 hierarchy.
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