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Oarsman
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The tasks of a Oarsman is expected to perform include:
Rowing boats, barges and other water-crafts using oars, sweeps etc. singly and in groups
Fixing oars in braces on sides of boat
Taking position in boat
Pulling oars by hand to propel boat
Stopping pulling of oars at destination or when asked by Boatman
Knowledge of rowing boats
Knowledge of using oars, sweeps, etc.
Knowledge of removing oars from braces
Well-versed with technical know-how of boats, barges, etc.
Ability to repair broken oars
Ability to focus for long hours
Diligent and hardworking
Ability to follow instructions
Physically fit
Mechanical ability
It is a not a desk job
Need not handle a team
Local travelling is a part of this job
Part-time work is not available
Work from home option is not available
Working hours
Ship usually sails for 5/6 days a week and works for 14/15 hours every day. This may vary from ship to ship
Shift system maybe available
Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?
Maybe
The job is considered mildly hazardous or dangerous
Occupational hazards may include exhaustion, fatigue, stress, sea sickness, etc.
Health hazards include exposure to extreme weather, rising temperatures, fire, collision & hull damage, ambient air quality, etc.
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Overview of Shipping Industry in India
Indian shipping industry plays a crucial role in Indian economy. As 90% of the nation?s trade by volume is done via sea. India has been the largest merchant shipping fleet among the developing nations. Indian shipping industry supports transportation of national and international cargos and also provides various other facilities such as ship building, ship repairing, lighthouse facilities, freight forwarding, etc. Indian shipping industry with emergence of globalisation and liberalisation is firmly ready to acquire new dimensions in terms of demand and infrastructural development. While in knowledge based economy, soft intangible parameters like human capital, information technology and expertise are becoming increasingly important for increasing innumerable opportunities. Today India has become the source of quality seafarers to global ship owners. Indian shipping firms normally rely on the inherent IT skills of Indians to play a pivotal role in IT activity involved in international shipping and the country can come up with a business centre for information processing requirements of the international ship owners.
Job Opportunities in Shipping Industry
Shipping industry offers job opportunities for thousands of people in India. Shipping job is one of the oldest careers offered with charm, income and a unique lifestyle. Usually shipping jobs in India are found in major cities with various ports and even non-port cities like New Delhi and Bengaluru. The jobs include merchant navy, cruise ship, freight, bulk carrier companies and oil tanker jobs. And even in many international cruise ship companies which are connected to India there are other jobs like nursing, cruise ship nurse, cargo ship, marine medical jobs and cruise ship summer jobs in India.
Indian Navy
Shipping companies across India
Cities across India
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