Wiper (occupation)

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A wiper is the most junior crewmember in the engine room of a ship. Their role consists of wiping down machinery and generally keeping it clean.

In the United States Merchant Marine, in order to be occupied as a wiper a person has to have a Merchant Mariner's Document issued by the United States Coast Guard. Because of international conventions and agreements, all wipers who sail internationally are similarly documented by their respective countries.

[edit] See also

• Engine room
• Engineering department
• Qualified Member of the Engine Department
• Oiler (occupation)

[edit] External links

• United States Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Licensing and Documentation web site

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