sailor

Also known as seaman, mariner, seafarer, merchant sailor, merchant seaman, merchant mariner

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A sailor is a person who works aboard a watercraft as part of its crew, performing various tasks related to operating and maintaining the ship. The term applies to professional operators of all types of vessels in military navies, merchant shipping, and recreational or sports boating.

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Occupation.name: Sailor
Occupation.image: File:Kristina Regina wheelhouse.jpg
Occupation.caption: Three types of mariners, seen here in the wheelhouse of a ship: a master, able seaman, and harbour pilot.
Occupation.type: Profession
Occupation.activity_sector: Military and civilian
Occupation.competencies: PhysicalStaminaMindset
Occupation.employment_field: Navy, Coast Guard, civilian companies and organizations
Occupation.related_occupation: Maritime

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Image: Bundesarchiv B 145 Bild-F048234-0015, Kiel, Segelschiff "Gorch Fock", Matrosen.jpg

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female form of label: морячка
male form of label: بحّار
Commons category: Sailors
P8168: Q162960

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History
Skills
Working conditions
Professional mariners
Deck department
Engineering department
Steward's department
Other departments
Training, organisations and regulation
Language and culture
See also
Notes
References
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A sailor, seaman, mariner, or seafarer is a person who works aboard a watercraft as part of its crew, and may work in any one of a number of different fields that are related to the operation and maintenance of a ship. While the term sailor has its etymological roots from sailing, that is a time when sailing ships were the main mode of transport at sea, it now refers to the personnel of all watercraft regardless of the type of vessel, boat or ship. It encompasses people who operate ships professionally, be it for a military (navy) or civilian (merchant navy) or for sports or recreation. In a navy, there may be further distinctions: sailor may refer to any member of the navy even if they are based on land, while seaman may refer to a specific enlisted rank. Additionally, fisherman are seen as a distinct type of sailor, that is those engaged in fishing.

Sailors have existed from the earliest periods in history as people used boats for purposes such as maritime transport. Professional sailors normally undertake training or other forms of education to develop their skills. Professional sailors are also governed by regulations, including the STCW Convention.