Is being a deckhand a good fit for you?
Works on the deck of a boat or ship. Keeps watch, helps steer, handles ropes and gear and uses safety equipment.
What the work involves
- Keeps government-issued certificates up to date as required.
- Handles ropes to moor boats to wharves, tie them to other boats or rig towing lines.
- Stands watch at the bow or bridge wing to look for obstructions and navigation markers like buoys.
- Splices and repairs ropes and wire cables using hand tools.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be hands-on and organising. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
How much training it needs
Fast start. Little or some training needed. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
Answer quick questions about what you like doing and what keeps you going. We match you with roles from over 900 kinds of work, and you can see if a deckhand is one of yours.
Free. About 15 minutes. No account.