Merchant Navy Rating


Job Description

There are 4 main groups of ratings:

1. Deck rating - employed to assist in berthing and unberthing the ship, keeping navigational watch, cargo work, and maintaining the ship's fabric, her cargo spaces, cargo handling equipment, life saving and safety equipment


2. Engine room rating - employed to assist in keeping engine room watch, overhauling and repairing ship engines, and in the routine oiling, greasing, servicing and cleaning of the machinery


3. Catering rating - prepare, cook and serve all the meals, maintain and clean the accommodation in the ship


4. General purpose (GP) rating - the duties integrate those of deck ratings and engine room ratings


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