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G829 SAILORS AND DECKHANDS

Major Occupational Groups: A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | K
About the Occupational Classification System Manual
MOG G—Transportation And Material Moving Occupations
Water Transportation Occupations
G829 SAILORS AND DECKHANDS
Exclude Ship Captains and Mates (G828).
Perform a variety of nautical duties which are necessary to the operation and maintenance of the vessel under the direction of Ship's Officers aboard ships, boats, barges and other watercraft. May stand steering watches, repair ropes and cables, rig towing lines, and handle lines to moor, etc.

Last modified: October 16, 2001