Oiler / Wiper
The Oiler / Wiper is a documented unlicensed entry grade member of the ship's engine department crew and requires the endorsement of either:
  • Oiler / Wiper or
  • Any entry level rating on the U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariners Document

The Oiler / Wiper's duties include:

  • General engine department maintenance
  • Cleaning
  • Painting
  • Preservation of the ship
  • Assisting unlicensed and licensed engineering department personnel with machinery repairs on all classes of civil service crewed ships.

(Salary range: $19,000 to $23,000)

Green TraineeInland DeckhandFood Handler/Utility ManChief Steward
Ordinary SeamanAB Spec OSVAB Spec w/LifeboatAB LimitedAB Unlimited

Oiler/WiperEngine Utility ManUnlicensed Junior EngineerRefrigeration Engineer
Electronics Technician
Deck Engineer MachinistThird Assistant EngineerQMED
PumpmanTankermanHazmatPICDL

Mate 100/200 Near CoastalMate 500/1600 Near CoastalMate 500/1600 Ocean
Master 100 Near CoastalMaster 200 Near CoastalMaster 500 Near Coastal
Master 1600 Near CoastalMaster 1600 OceanThird Officer UnlimitedMaster Unlimited

Chief LimitedChief UnlimitedDDEDDE 1000DDE 4000DDE Unlimited

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