Ships’ deck crews and related workers

Salary range for the majority of workers in the selected occupation - from LKR188.84 to LKR543.35 per hour - 2020.

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

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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
Standing look-out watches at sea and when entering or leaving harbour or other narrow waters
Handling ropes and wires, and operating mooring equipment
Steering ships according to instructions

Semi-skilled