Pumpman

Pumpman
	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]

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

[msc-1] Military Sealift Command, 2008.

[pel158-2] Pelletier 1995, p. 158.

[esa08-3] Employment Standards Administration, 2008.

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