Careers · Deck rating
Crane Operator
The offshore Crane Operator runs the vessel's cranes in support of subsea, construction, survey and offshore support operations, as part of a multicultural offshore crew.
A watch or a day
Watchkeeping
The certification behind this rank
What the rules require for this role — STCW, Indian and UK implementation.
Plus the certificates every seafarer holds: medical, basic safety, security awareness, and passenger-ship training on a cruise ship.
What employers ask for
Seen across employer job postings — a guide to what recruiters look for, not a legal requirement.
Offshore survival (BOSIET / FOET / HUET / GWO)
e.g. GWO · BOSIET · HUET · FOET
Crane operator / rigging / banksman
e.g. Slinger · stage 3 · STAGE 3 · Rigging
English / Marlins / CES test
e.g. Marlins · CES · MARLINS
Vaccinations (yellow fever, COVID…)
STCW basic safety training
e.g. Elementary First Aid
Medical first aid / medical care
e.g. Medical First Aid
Also known as
Where can this role take you?
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