Ship Building Specialist assistingin fixing US Navy Ships. Writing and modifying Naval Contracts, planning Shipyard repair avail periods.

Navy Games, Com2x, Naval Weapons Testing. Navigation of ship vessels, Launching of targets.

Able Seaman (M) will work as a watch stander or day worker in the Deck Department. As a watch stander, I stood watch at the wheel, anchor, and gangway watches as directed, maintaining alertness at all times. During a wheel watch, I would maintain a steady course, properly execute all rudder orders and communicate utilizing navigational terms relating to heading and steering. As a day worker, I would perform general maintenance, repair, sanitation and upkeep of material, equipment, and areas in the Deck Department. The incumbent performs maintenance such as chipping, scraping, soundings, priming, painting and/or cleaning of the ship’s hull, decks, superstructure, cargo gear, smoke stack, lifeboats, rescue boats and/or life rafts, and emergency and damage control gear. Responsible for learning the location and use of emergency equipment, lifesaving equipment, damage control equipment, and safety equipment. Able Seaman performs all operations connected with the launching of life saving equipment and makes security inspections of the ships.