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Bowhead

Wiper

Panama City, FL

$18.50 - $23/hr

... vessel clean and conduct general maintenance. * Oils and grease moving parts of engines and ... The Wiper assists the Engineer in the following: * Scales, buffs, and paints decks and structures.

Bowhead

QMED/Wiper

Panama City, FL

$23.75 - $28.25/hr

... vessel clean and conduct general maintenance. * Oils and grease moving parts of engines and ... The QMED/Wiper assists the Engineer in the following: * Scales, buffs, and paints decks and ...

Bowhead

QMED/Wiper

Panama City, FL

$21.25 - $26.25/hr

... vessel clean and conduct general maintenance. * Oils and grease moving parts of engines and ... The QMED/Wiper assists the Engineer in the following: * Scales, buffs, and paints decks and ...

G&H Towing

Deck Engine Utility (Wiper)

Galveston, TX · On-site

$27K - $55K/yr

Making up the lines for vessel handling * Minimizing any distractions from safely performing their duties per 46 C.F.R. 140.210 (5), ensuring the Officer in Charge of a Navigation Watch (OICNW) is ...

STEVENS TOWING CO INC

Deckhand (189)

Yonges Island, SC · On-site

Required to sweep and mop the interior of the vessel, wipe the bulkheads (walls) and overhead (ceiling) daily after each trip. Required to wash the dishes, pots, pans and cutlery after each meal and ...

Samuel

General Laborer

Lebanon, VA

$13.25 - $16.50/hr

... is to wipe the vessel with cleaner and remove stickers from vessel 8. Cleaner will remove rough spots from work piece, using portable grinder, hand file, or scraper. 9. Must be able to strip ...

Samuel, Son & Co (USA), Inc.

General Laborer

Lebanon, VA

$13.25 - $16.50/hr

... is to wipe the vessel with cleaner and remove stickers from vessel 8. Cleaner will remove rough spots from work piece, using portable grinder, hand file, or scraper. 9. Must be able to strip ...

Samuel, Son & Co (USA), Inc.

General Laborer

Lebanon, VA · On-site

$13.25 - $16.50/hr

... is to wipe the vessel with cleaner and remove stickers from vessel 8. Cleaner will remove rough spots from work piece, using portable grinder, hand file, or scraper. 9. Must be able to strip ...

ssc

Engineer - Marine

Newark, NJ

$83K - $112K/yr

Travel assistance to & from vessel paid for by the employer * A culture that appreciates team ... Wiper, Steward's Department (F.H.) * Tankerman Assistant, limited to Dangerous Liquid (DL) Cargoes ...

ssc

Chief Enginner - Marine

Newark, NJ

... Vessel Personnel with Designated Security Duties (VPDSD) (STCW VI/6), * Must hold the following National Endorsements: * Chief Engineer Limited (preferred), * QMED rating, * Ordinary Seaman, * Wiper,

ssc

Chief Engineer

Newark, NJ · On-site

... Vessel Personnel with Designated Security Duties (VPDSD) (STCW VI/6), * Must hold the following National Endorsements: * Chief Engineer Limited (preferred), * QMED rating, * Ordinary Seaman, * Wiper,

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What are the typical daily responsibilities of a Vessel Wiper aboard a ship?

As a Vessel Wiper, your daily responsibilities primarily include cleaning, degreasing, and maintaining engine room areas, machinery, and equipment under the supervision of senior engine department staff. You may also assist with basic maintenance tasks, inventory supplies, and help monitor engine room operations for cleanliness and safety hazards. Vessel Wipers work closely with engineers and other crew members, often rotating shifts to ensure around-the-clock upkeep. This hands-on role provides valuable exposure to engine department operations and is a common entry-level position that can lead to advancement into more technical maritime roles with additional experience and certifications.

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To thrive as a Vessel Wiper, you need a solid understanding of basic mechanical maintenance, attention to detail, and the physical stamina to perform intensive cleaning and upkeep tasks, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with cleaning equipment, hand tools, and safety protocols—such as STCW Basic Safety Training—are typically required. Reliability, teamwork, a strong work ethic, and the willingness to learn new onboard procedures are vital soft skills. These competencies are essential to maintaining vessel cleanliness, operational safety, and supporting efficient maritime operations.

What is a Vessel Wiper job?

A Vessel Wiper is an entry-level crew member responsible for maintaining cleanliness and assisting with basic maintenance on a ship. Their duties include cleaning engine rooms, scrubbing decks, disposing of waste, and helping engineers with minor tasks. This role is essential for keeping the vessel in good condition and ensuring safety standards are met. It is often a stepping stone for advancing to higher positions in the maritime industry.

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Wiper

Bowhead

Panama City, FL

$18.50 - $23/hr

Full-time

Posted 17 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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