Pumpman

Pumpman
Performing maintenance on an oil tankers cargo pump
General
DepartmentDeck Department
DutiesCare and maintenance of liquid cargo system
RequirementsTraining above entry level
Watchstanding
WatchstanderCargo 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]

  1. ^ a b c Military Sealift Command, 2008.
  2. ^ Pelletier 1995, p. 158.
  3. ^ Employment Standards Administration, 2008.