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PUMPMAN

Merchant Navy Rank "Pumpman" or pumpy belongs to the deck department of merchant tanker ship and is responsible to the Chief Officer for:

1. Assisting in the planning and execution of all cargo related operations such as loading, discharging, tank cleaning, inerting, gas freeing, etc.
   
2. The inspection, maintenance and cleaning of the pump room.
   
3. Assisting the Duty Officer/surveyor with temperature/ullage readings and cargo sampling as ordered by the Chief Officer.
   
4. The execution of loading/discharging operations in co-operation with the Duty Officer.
   
5. Ensuring that all valves, pipes, and tanks, etc, are properly marked for easy identification.
   
6. The changing of reducers, packing and flanges as necessary and in accordance with the Chief Officers instructions.
   
7. Keeping all tools, equipment, pumpman store, etc. in good order and/or obtain stock as requested by the Chief Officer.
   
8. Any other duties as instructed by the Chief Officer.