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Deck Crew, Water Transport  (NOC 7433)
London Region
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

Workers in this unit group stand watch, operate and maintain deck equipment and perform other deck and bridge duties aboard ships or self-propelled vessels under the direction of deck officers. They are employed by marine transportation companies and federal government departments including the armed forces.

able seaman/woman, boatswain – military, deckhand, ordinary seaman/woman, tunnel operator, ship, wheelsman/woman.

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Workers in this unit group perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Stand watch and steer ship or self-propelled vessel under the direction of the officer on watch
  • Operate, maintain and repair deck equipment such as winches, cranes, derricks and hawsers
  • Clean, chip and paint deck surfaces
  • Handle mooring lines, and splice and repair ropes, wire cables and cordage.
Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

London, St. Thomas, Woodstock, Aylmer, Ingersoll, Parkhill, Strathroy, Tillsonburg, Belmont, Erie Rest, Grimmonds Beach, Invererie Heights, Lyndale, Lynhurst, Mitchell Heights, Mount Brydges, North Ward, Orchard Beach, Port Stanley

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Outlook & Prospects for Deck Crew, Water Transport in London Region

The future forecast and current conditions for an occupation can vary based on location or due to changes in the economy, technology, or demand for a product or service.

Local Employment Potential Information

Table on the employment potential for Deck Crew, Water Transport in London Region as well as in the rest of the Ontario.
Location Employment Potential Release Date
London Region N/A N/A
[ Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]
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