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Able Seaman

Waimea, HI · On-site

The Able Seaman (AB) is a Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) crew position aboard assigned US NAVY ... Loads cargo as part of weight handling team under supervision of senior persons. * Performs ...

Amentum

Able Seaman

Waimea, HI · On-site

The Able Seaman (AB) is a Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) crew position aboard assigned US NAVY ... Loads cargo as part of weight handling team under supervision of senior persons. * Performs ...

Amentum

Able Seaman with Security Clearance

Waimea, HI · On-site

The Able Seaman (AB) is a Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) crew position aboard assigned US NAVY ... Loads cargo as part of weight handling team under supervision of senior persons. * Performs ...

Yulista

Able Bodied Seaman

Panama City, FL · On-site

Able Seaman stand as a lookout for the navigational watch and complete engineering rounds while ... Inspecting, maintaining, and securing cargo in compliance with load restrictions and damage ...

Yulista

Able Bodied Seaman

Panama City, FL · On-site

Able Seaman stand as a lookout for the navigational watch and complete engineering rounds while ... Inspecting, maintaining, and securing cargo in compliance with load restrictions and damage ...

New DHC

Able Bodied Seafarer

East Newport, ME · On-site

$52K - $63K/yr

ABLE SEAMAN (AB) - LARGE VESSEL Location: Coastal Maine Rotation: 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off The Role ... Support deck operations including line handling, gear handling, and cargo operations * Perform ...

Yulista

Able Bodied Seaman

Panama City, FL · On-site

Able Seaman stand as a lookout for the navigational watch and complete engineering rounds while ... Inspecting, maintaining, and securing cargo in compliance with load restrictions and damage ...

Transocean Ltd.

Able Bodied Seaman

Houston, TX · On-site

Job Summary - Carry out cargo handling duties, general cleaning, maintenance, and other manual ... Complete company training requirements for the Able Bodied Seaman job level as per the training ...

New DHC

Abled Bodied Seafarer

East Newport, ME · On-site

$52K - $63K/yr

ABLE SEAMAN (AB) - LARGE VESSEL Location: Coastal Maine Rotation: 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off The Role ... Support deck operations including line handling, gear handling, and cargo operations * Perform ...

McAllister Towing

AB Seaman

Staten Island, NY · On-site

$404/day

... to carry cargo from Manhattan to Brooklyn. Today, McAllister's tugs provide a wide variety of ... Able-Bodied Seaman (AB) - Meet the Deckhands at McAllister Towing Reports to: The Able-Bodied ...

New DHC

Abled Bodied Seafarer

East Newport, ME · On-site

$52K - $63K/yr

ABLE SEAMAN (AB) - LARGE VESSEL Location: Coastal Maine Rotation: 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off The Role ... Support deck operations including line handling, gear handling, and cargo operations * Perform ...

McAllister Towing

Ordinary Seaman

Portland, ME · On-site

Handling a wide range of cargo, Portland Tugboat has a distinguished record of providing safe and ... Portland Tugboat is seeking Ordinary Seaman or Able-Bodied Seaman to join their team onboard the ...

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As of Sep 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for able seaman cargo in the United States is $21.06, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $24.04 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Able-Seaman (AB) - LMC

Ludington, MI • On-site

Lake Michigan Carferry
Travel Arrangement Services • 201 - 500 employees
Learn more about Lake Michigan Carferryexternal

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Re-posted 15 days ago

Job description

 
 

Able-Seaman (AB) 

Able-Seaman

  • Performs navigational watch in and around the pilot house.
  • Assists Mate on duty with supervising the deck crew.
  • Assists in loading and off-loading passengers and cargo.
  • Proper use and care of deck equipment, supplies and material.
  • Work alongside deck crew, undertaking tasks as necessary.
  • Learn fire and lifeboat stations along with signals and procedures associated with an emergency to properly carry out a fire and lifeboat drill to US Coast Guard standards.
  • Be prepared to live and work aboard the vessel the duration of the sailing season, from mid-May to mid-Oct.  Room and board provided.
  • Employee will stand a 4-hour watch, twice a day, 7 days per week.
  • Eligible for medical, dental, vision and 401K after completing 90-day probationary period.

APPLICANTS FOR THE AB POSITIONS MUST BE QUALIFIED AND POSSES THE CREDENTIALS NEEDED FOR THIS POSITON.

AB Wheelsman

  • Steer vessel in and out of port and steer vessel out in the lake.
  • Perform functions necessary to dock the boat including lowering and raising the apron and locking and unlocking the vessel.

AB Watchman

  • Stands a watch as directed.
  • Handle lines and winches while docking and undocking vessel in port.
  • Drop and pick up anchor as directed.

Qualifications/Certifications required:

  • Valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
  • Valid Merchant Mariners Credential issued by the U.S. Coast Guard
  • Endorsement as Able Seaman on MMC
  • Current USCG Medical Certificate
  • Legally eligible to be employed in the United States (Proof of identity and eligibility will be required upon employment.