Ships’ deck crews and related workers

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

Skill level: Semi-skilled

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  • Salary range for the majority of workers in Ships’ deck crews and related workers - from ₹19,500 to ₹41,506 per month - 2025.
  • A Ships’ deck crews and related workers typically earns between ₹19,500 and ₹59,744 net per month at the start of the job.
  • After 5 years of service, this is between ₹21,245 and ₹69,456 per month for a working week of 48 hours.

Job Responsibilities

  • 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, 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
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