 Performing maintenance on an oil tankers cargo pump | |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Department | Deck Department |
| Duties | Care and maintenance of liquid cargo system |
| Requirements | Training above entry level |
| Watchstanding | |
| Watchstander | Cargo watch |
A pumpman is an unlicensed member of the Deck Department of a merchant ship.[1] Pumpmen are found almost exclusively on tankers, and on oil tankers in particular.[2] Variations on the title can include chief pumpman, QMED/pumpman, and second pumpman.[3]
A pumpman performs all work necessary for the safe and proper operation of the liquid cargo transfer system.[1] This includes but is not limited to: liquid cargo transfer pumps, liquid cargo stripping pumps, liquid cargo coalesces and separators, strainers, filters, associated piping, valves, fittings, and deck machinery directly related to the transfer of liquid cargo.[1]