National Occupational Classification, TEER 4
NOC 74201: Water transport deck and engine room crew
Water transport deck and engine room crew stand watch, operate and maintain deck equipment, perform other deck and bridge duties and assist ship engineer officers to operate, maintain and repair engines, machinery and auxiliary equipment aboard ships or self-propelled vessels. Below are the main duties, all 40 job titles it covers, what it means for Express Entry and what it pays in each province.
Updated
- Official NOC 2021 data
- Job Bank wages
What is NOC 74201?
NOC 74201 is the code for water transport deck and engine room crew in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021. Job titles in this group include able seaman/woman (except armed forces), boatswain - water transport, deckhand and engine room crew member - ship. It is a TEER 4 occupation (usually a high school diploma or several weeks of on-the-job training), so it does not count as skilled work for Express Entry. The Job Bank median wage across Canada is $28.00 an hour.
- NOC code
- 74201
- TEER
- 4: High school or several weeks of training
- Broad category
- Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations
- Express Entry
- Not skilled
- Category draws
- None
- Median wage
- $28.00 an hour
Job titles under NOC 74201
Water transport deck and engine room crew stand watch, operate and maintain deck equipment, perform other deck and bridge duties and assist ship engineer officers to operate, maintain and repair engines, machinery and auxiliary equipment aboard ships or self-propelled vessels. They are employed by marine transportation companies and federal government departments.
Main job titles
- able seaman/woman (except armed forces)
- boatswain - water transport
- deckhand
- engine room crew member - ship
- helmsman/woman - water transport
- marine engine oiler
- marine engineering mechanic
- ship stoker
- ship tunnel operator
All 40 job titles in the NOC index
able seaman/woman (except armed forces), barge deckhand, boatswain, boatswain - Canadian Armed Forces, boatswain - water transport, boiler tender - ships, deckhand, deckhand - ships, dredge deckhand, engine room crew member - ship, engine room greaser - marine, engine room greaser - water transport, engine room mechanical assistant - ships, ferryboat deckhand, helmsman/woman - water transport, log boom tugboat deckhand, marine engine oiler, marine engineering mechanic, marine engineering technician, marine oiler, mechanical assistant - water transport, mechanical assistant, ship's engine room, ordinary seaman/woman (except armed forces), pump seaman/woman, pumpman/woman - ships, quartermaster, seaman/woman, ship boiler tender, ship engine and boiler room crew member, ship engine room greaser, ship engine room mechanical assistant, ship stoker, ship tunnel operator, ship tunnelman/woman, ship watchman/woman, ship's carpenter, stoker - ships, tanker pumper - ship, tugboat deckhand, wheelsman/woman.
Main duties of NOC 74201
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Deck crew - water transport
- Stand watch and steer ship or self-propelled vessel under the direction of the officer on watch
- Operate, maintain and repair deck equipment such as winches, cranes, derricks and hawsers
- Clean, chip and paint deck surfaces
- Handle mooring lines, and splice and repair ropes, wire cables and other cordage
- Load, discharge and secure ship cargo.
- Engine room crew - water transport
- Assist ship engineer officers in performing routine maintenance work and repair to ship's engine, machinery and auxiliary equipment
- Monitor engine, machinery and equipment indicators, record variables and report abnormalities to ship engineer officer on watch
- Lubricate moving parts of engines, machinery and auxiliary equipment
- Operate and maintain off-loading liquid pumps and valves
- Maintain engine parts and keep engine room clean.
Employment requirements
- Some secondary school education is required.
- On-the-job training is provided.
Additional information
- Training and testing for various endorsements and certification, including the Marine Emergency Duty (MED) certificate, occur following employment as a deck crew member.
- Senior positions in this unit group, such as able seaman/woman, require experience.
- Progression to deck or ship engineer officer positions is possible with experience, additional training and deck officer certification by Transport Canada.
Is NOC 74201 eligible for Express Entry?
Not for the main Express Entry programs, which need TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3 work. TEER 4 jobs can still lead to permanent residence through some provincial and other programs, so check each program's own list.
| Program or draw | NOC 74201 |
|---|---|
| Federal Skilled Worker Program | Does not count (TEER 4) |
| Canadian Experience Class | Does not count (TEER 4) |
| Federal Skilled Trades Program | Not a listed trade |
| Occupation category draws (2026) | Not on any occupation list |
| French-language proficiency (category draw) | Open to any occupation with NCLC 7 in French |
Read how TEER categories work and the full list of NOC codes in each 2026 category draw. Category draws also need at least 12 months of full-time work (or the same amount part-time) in one listed occupation within the past 3 years.
How much does NOC 74201 pay?
Job Bank wages for this occupation, per hour. Low and high are, in most cases, the 10th and 90th percentiles, so 8 in 10 workers earn somewhere between them.
| Area | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $17.75 | $28.00 | $43.00 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $16.03 | $26.00 | $35.58 |
| Prince Edward Island | $19.64 | $25.79 | $30.00 |
| Nova Scotia | $16.50 | $28.00 | $40.00 |
| New Brunswick | $19.24 | $27.43 | $42.34 |
| Quebec | $18.00 | $27.00 | $34.61 |
| Ontario | $19.00 | $30.05 | $35.44 |
| Manitoba | $22.37 | $28.46 | $36.78 |
| British Columbia | $24.00 | $32.00 | $42.37 |
Source: Job Bank, Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank 2025 wages, revised November 19, 2025), data from 2023-2024 (Labour Force Survey). Wages for job offers in LMIA and provincial programs are compared with these figures, so check the current numbers on Job Bank before you rely on them.
Using NOC 74201 duties on your resume
Canadian resumes do not list NOC codes. Employers read your job titles, what you did and what came of it. The NOC duties are still a useful checklist: if you did these tasks, say so in your own words and add the numbers that prove it.
For Express Entry, the reference letter from your employer should describe the duties you really performed, in line with this lead statement and most of the main duties, without copying the NOC text word for word. The free reference letter generator checks your duties against NOC 74201 as you write.
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Where this information comes from
Occupation codes, titles and descriptions are adapted from Statistics Canada, National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0. This does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada of this product.
Wages come from Job Bank, Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank 2025 wages, revised November 19, 2025). Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
Express Entry rules come from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC): the program pages for the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Canadian Experience Class and the Federal Skilled Trades Program, and the category-based selection page as modified on June 22, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NOC code for a able seaman/woman (except armed forces)?
NOC 74201, Water transport deck and engine room crew, a TEER 4 occupation in NOC 2021.
What TEER is NOC 74201?
TEER 4. Usually a high school diploma or several weeks of on-the-job training. The TEER is the second digit of the code. See all TEER categories.
Is NOC 74201 eligible for Express Entry?
Not for the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Canadian Experience Class or the Federal Skilled Trades Program, which need TEER 0 to 3 work. Some provincial nominee programs and other pathways accept TEER 4 jobs.
Is NOC 74201 in an Express Entry category-based draw?
No. It is not on any 2026 occupation list. The French-language proficiency category is open to any occupation if you reach NCLC 7 in French. See every category.
How much does NOC 74201 pay in Canada?
The Job Bank median across Canada is $28.00 an hour, with most wages between $17.75 and $43.00. Pay varies by province: see the table above.
Where is the official description?
On the Statistics Canada and ESDC NOC site: search 74201 in NOC 2021 Version 1.0. This page shows the same text, from the open data Statistics Canada publishes.
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