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Marine and waterways transport operatives > Merchant Navy Rating
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Merchant Navy ratings carry out a wide range of jobs to help the day-to-day running of a ship.
Employers will expect you to have good practical skills, enthusiasm for the career and the potential to complete ratings training. You may also find it useful if you have qualifications and experience in: catering, engineering, freight handling or navigation.
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You could progress to the ranks of leading hand, petty officer and chief petty officer. With the necessary skills and experience, you could take further training to join the junior officer ranks. You could also use your skills to move into onshore engineering or a hospitality and catering career.
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Working as directed by the Master Chief Officer to maintain the vessel and equipment in a safe and serviceable condition.Learn the roles and responsibilities of a Deck Rating in the Merchant Navy.Assist in the safe and effective operation of the vessel.
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