Vacancies for AB Seaman

AB Seaman is an experienced deck rating. His extensive list of duties may include:

• Maintenance and upkeep i.e. cleansing, painting, sanitation, chipping etc. of all structures and machinery on deck;
• Operation of deck equipment such as winches, cranes, cargo and mooring systems;
• Steering the vessel during a bridge watchkeeping if in possession the required CoC;
• Keeping a gangway or anchor watches;
• Maintenance of a life-saving equipment onboard under Boatswain’s supervision.

The wage rate for this rank may vary considerably from USD 650 for a start in position (any merchant vessel) to USD 2 500 at a Drilling Platform. However, an average salary rate for AB Seaman is around USD 1200 - USD 1600 for Bulks Carriers, Container ships and Heavy-Lifts depending on the dimensions of the vessel.

General cargo vessels offer smaller salaries of USD 1000 - USD 1 300, but less trouble with additional deck equipment. The same amount is paid on Passenger vessels; while salaries on RO-RO are much higher (USD 1 400 - USD 1 700).

There is an unusual unanimity in salary for AB Seaman on different types of tankers. Wage rate is from USD 1 400 to USD 1 600 on all oil, chemical and gas carriers. The same amount is paid on Bunkering vessels; and this position is particularly popular there.

AB Seaman can make some good money in the offshore sector as well. Rates start from USD 1 100 at unsophisticated AHT, PSV or AHTS vessels and reach USD 1 600 - USD 1800 for Pipe-laying or Seismic vessels where considerate and expert handling of onboard equipment is a must.