What is a Deckhand?
In addition to other duties/tasks that the Captain may assign, the Deckhand’s duties shall include, but are not limited to, the following:
Operational
1. Make up the tow
2. Help drop, spot, and switch barges at docks
3. Stand lookout, or ride the head of the tow as a lookout
4. Perform various tasks necessary to carry out the preceding
(e.g. making a coupling, operating winches and ratchets, and line handling, including splicing and throwing lines).
Mechanical
1. Check the engine room including monitoring the bilge level and hydraulic steering fluid level.
Alarms
Monitor the following alarms
1. Main engine water temperature
2. Main engine lube oil pressure
3. Generator water temperature
4. Generator lube oil pressure
5. Any other applicable alarms
Housekeeping
1. Clean the boat and keep it free of all trash, oil or other foreign objects. This includes personal quarters; wheelhouse and galley;
as well as heads and companionways. The Deckhand shall perform other cleaning chores as directed by the Master. The Deckhand shall dewater the barge(s) as necessary. All rigging is to be tied and stacked in a neat and orderly fashion onboard vessels and in all work areas.
Safety
1. The Deckhand shall immediately report any hazardous or unsafe condition to the Master and make “on-the-spot” corrections when capable and safe to do so.
