Typical bulk carrier crew Captain/Master Deck department Engine department Steward's department 1 Chief mate 1 Second mate 1 Third mate 1 Boatswain 2–6 Able seamen 0–2 Ordinary seamen 1 Chief engineer 1 Second engineer 1 Third engineer 1–2 Fourth engineers 0–2 Motormen 1–3 Oilers 0–3 Greasers 1–3 Wipers 1 Chief steward 1 Chief cook 1 Steward's assistant