Job Description:

• 1) Steers ship and maintains visual communications with other ships: Steers ship under direction of ship's commander or navigating officer, or directs helmsman to steer, following designated course.

• 2) Stands by wheel when ship is on automatic pilot and verifies accuracy of course by comparing with magnetic compass.

• 3) Relays specified signals to ships in vicinity, using visual signaling devices, such as blinker light and semaphore.

• 4) Gives directions to crew engaged in cleaning wheelhouse and quarter deck.

• 5) Maintains ship's log while in port, and stands gangway watch to prevent unauthorized persons from boarding ship.

• 6) May be required to be certificated by U.

• 7) S.

• 8) Coast Guard as ABLE SEAMAN.