careers | Good Universities Guide

Deck Hands perform maintenance and lookout tasks aboard ships.

Deck and Fishing Hands maintain ships' equipment and structures, and catch fish, crustacea and molluscs.

Fishing Hands catch fish, crustacea and molluscs using nets, pots, lines and traps in ocean and inland waters.

Ship's Officers navigate and control the safe operation of ships and supervise and coordinate the activities of deck crew.

Shipwrights construct, fit out and repair ships.

Ship's Masters control and manage the operation of ships or boats.

Kitchenhands assist kitchen and service staff in preparing and serving food, and clean food preparation and service areas.

Boat Builder and Repairers build, repair and modify boats.

Handypersons clean, paint, repair and maintain buildings, grounds and facilities.

Kennel Hands provide routine care for dogs, including feeding, exercising, monitoring their health, and cleaning kennels.