An able seaman (AB) is an unlicensed member of the deck department of a merchant ship. An AB may work as a watchstander, a day worker, or a combination of these roles.

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• 1 Watchstander
• 2 Dayworker
• 3 General duties
• 4 Certification
  • 4.1 United States
    • 4.1.1 Training
    • 4.1.2 Examination requirements
• 5 Notable able seamen
• 6 Able seamen in fiction
• 7 Able-bodied seaman
• 8 See also
• 9 References
• 10 External links

Watchstander

At sea an AB watchstander's duties include standing watch as helmsman and lookout. A helmsman is required to maintain a steady course, properly execute all rudder orders and communicate utilizing navigational terms relating to heading and steering. A watchstander may be called upon to stand security-related watches, such as a gangway watch or anchor watch while the ship is not underway.

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