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Bowhead

Wiper

Panama City, FL

$18.50 - $23/hr

Current Merchant Mariners Document with the Ordinary Seaman/Wiper/Oiler rating and a minimum of one (1) year experience. * Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC) required. * Must have a ...

Bowhead

QMED/Wiper

Panama City, FL

$23.75 - $28.25/hr

Current Merchant Mariners Document with the Ordinary Seaman/Wiper/Oiler rating and a minimum of one (1) year experience. * Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC) required. * Must have a ...

Bowhead

QMED/Wiper

Panama City, FL

$21.25 - $26.25/hr

Current Merchant Mariners Document with the Ordinary Seaman/Wiper/Oiler rating and a minimum of one (1) year experience. * Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC) required. * Must have a ...

ssc

Engineer - Marine

Galveston, TX

$75K - $101K/yr

USCG Merchant Mariner Credential, international and national endorsements capable of foreign ... Wiper, Steward's Department (F.H.) * Tankerman Assistant, limited to Dangerous Liquid (DL) Cargoes ...

ssc

Chief Enginner - Marine

Galveston, TX

USCG Merchant Mariner Credential, international and national endorsements capable of foreign ... Wiper, * Steward's Department (F.H.), * Tankerman PIC - Dangerous Liquid (DL) Cargoes endorsement

ssc

Chief Engineer

Galveston, TX

USCG Merchant Mariner Credential, international and national endorsements capable of foreign ... Wiper, * Steward's Department (F.H.), * Tankerman PIC - Dangerous Liquid (DL) Cargoes endorsement

Chevron

Ordinary Seaman

San Ramon, CA · On-site

You must hold a current USCG Merchant Mariner Credentials, STCW 95 endorsements (Basic Training and ... Wipes up excess oils and greases and otherwise cleans machinery, bilges, grating, decks, bulkheads ...

Chevron

Ordinary Seaman

San Ramon, CA · On-site

You must hold a current USCG Merchant Mariner Credentials, STCW 95 endorsements (Basic Training and ... Wipes up excess oils and greases and otherwise cleans machinery, bilges, grating, decks, bulkheads ...

G&H Towing

Deck Engine Utility (Wiper)

Galveston, TX · On-site

$27K - $55K/yr

U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) * U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Marine Medical Certificate * Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) issued by the Transportation ...

Savage

Chief Engineer

Oakland, CA · On-site

USCG Merchant Mariner Credential, international and national endorsements capable of foreign ... Wiper, * Steward's Department (F.H.), * Tankerman PIC - Dangerous Liquid (DL) Cargoes endorsement

Savage

Chief Enginner - Marine

Miami, FL · On-site

USCG Merchant Mariner Credential, international and national endorsements capable of foreign ... Wiper, * Steward's Department (F.H.), * Tankerman PIC - Dangerous Liquid (DL) Cargoes endorsement

Savage

Engineer - Marine

Savannah, GA · On-site

USCG Merchant Mariner Credential, international and national endorsements capable of foreign ... Wiper, Steward's Department (F.H.) * Tankerman Assistant, limited to Dangerous Liquid (DL) Cargoes ...

Tamus

Chief Electrical Officer

Galveston, TX

$9.2K/mo

Possession of or the ability to obtain a United States Coast Guard (USCG) Merchant Mariner with the following endorsement(s): Wiper. * Must meet one of the following requirements: License as an ...

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What are Merchant Mariner Wipers?

Merchant Mariner Wipers are entry-level crew members who work in the engine department of a ship. Their primary responsibilities include cleaning and maintaining engine rooms and machinery, assisting engineers with basic maintenance tasks, and ensuring that the vessel’s machinery operates smoothly. Wipers gain valuable hands-on experience that can help them advance to higher positions within the engine department, such as Oiler or Engineer. This role is essential for the safe and efficient operation of merchant vessels and is a starting point for many maritime engineering careers.

What is the difference between Merchant Mariner Wiper vs Merchant Mariner Ordinary Seaman?

AspectMerchant Mariner WiperMerchant Mariner Ordinary Seaman
CertificationsBasic STCW certifications, safety trainingSTCW certifications, safety training, and additional sea service
Work EnvironmentEngine room, machinery spacesDeck, exterior ship areas
Job DutiesAssist engine room personnel, perform maintenanceLookout, handle lines, general deck duties

The Merchant Mariner Wiper role primarily involves engine room support and maintenance, requiring basic safety certifications. In contrast, the Merchant Mariner Ordinary Seaman works on deck, performing lookout and line handling duties. Both roles are entry-level positions in the maritime industry, but they differ in work environment and specific responsibilities.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Merchant Mariner Wiper, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Merchant Mariner Wiper, you need basic mechanical aptitude, familiarity with shipboard safety procedures, and a Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) with a valid TWIC card. Experience with hand tools, cleaning equipment, and adherence to safety and environmental regulations are typically required. Strong teamwork, attention to detail, and the ability to follow instructions are important soft skills in this role. These abilities ensure the safe and efficient operation of the vessel's engine department and support career advancement at sea.

What are the typical work conditions and team dynamics like for a Merchant Mariner Wiper aboard a vessel?

As a Merchant Mariner Wiper, you will work in the engine room, often in shifts, supporting engineers and maintaining cleanliness and basic machinery upkeep. The environment can be hot, noisy, and physically demanding, but safety protocols and teamwork are emphasized. Wipers collaborate closely with other engine department members, learning from experienced personnel and participating in routine maintenance tasks. This role provides foundational experience and exposure to ship operations, often serving as a stepping stone for career advancement within the maritime industry.
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Wiper

Bowhead

Panama City, FL

$18.50 - $23/hr

Full-time

Posted 24 days ago

Job description

Overview

Wiper (TYAFB-2026-25047):

Bowhead Marine Support Services seeks an entry level Wiper for shipboard positions at Tyndall Air Force Base, Tyndall, FL.

Responsibilities

The Wiper is the engineering department utility man and performs a variety of tasks including:

  • Primarily works at the engine department cleaning, painting, oiling and greasing of machinery equipment and assisting in repair. as well as to keep the vessel clean and conduct general maintenance.
  • Oils and grease moving parts of engines and auxiliary equipment. May stand engine room watches and/or lookout watches, scale and chip paint, paint, handle lines in the mooring of the ship, and assists in the actual tying up and letting go of the vessel.
  • Assists in handling and operation of all deck gear such as topping cradling and housing of the booms and may assist in carpentry work.

The Wiper assists the Engineer in the following:

  • Scales, buffs, and paints decks and structures.
  • Sweeps and washes deck; splices wire and rope.
  • Breaks out, rigs, overhauls, and stows cargo-handling gear, stationary rigging, and running gear; secures cargo; launches and recovers boats.
  • May rig and operate hydrographic and other specialty winches; handle and stow oceanographic explosives; and stage and stow beach support equipment.
  • When assigned to watch duty, performs a variety of duties, including looking for obstructions in path of vessel, steering vessel, serving on security patrol, and standing gangway watch.
Qualifications
  • Education: High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Current Merchant Mariners Document with the Ordinary Seaman/Wiper/Oiler rating and a minimum of one (1) year experience.
  • Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC) required.
  • Must have a valid / current U.S. Passport.

Desired health and safety certifications include:

  • Basic First Aid
  • Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  • Automated External Defibrillator (AED)

SUPPLEMENT SKILLS INCLUDE:

  • Communication skills including the ability to provide explanation of very complex or technical matters to people with little or no background experience in the subject matter.
  • Writing skills necessary to communicate technical information.
  • Strong interpersonal/team skills and the proven ability to often deal with situations where immediate low-level satisfactory resolution of issues must be achieved.

Physical Demands: The work environment varies and includes, but is not limited to: dock, port, bay, waterways, office space, equipment rooms, warehouse space, construction zones, and outdoor environments. Work hours may fluctuate outside of normal duty hours. While performing the duties of this job, the individual is:

  • Regularly required to sit, use hands to handle, move, manipulate or feel objects, talk and/or hear.
  • Frequently required to stand and/or walk and routinely required to reach with hands and arms.
  • Routinely required to stand, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or squat.
  • Frequently lifts and /or moves up to 50 pounds and occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 75 pounds.
  • Occasionally lifts and/or moves 75-100 pounds with the assistance of deckhands and/or heavy lifting equipment
Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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