Ship Hull Repair Carpenter
せんたいしゅうぜんもっこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Occupation involving repairing and replacing damaged wooden components such as hull planking and decks on wooden ships, and applying waterproofing and anti-corrosion treatments.
Description
Ship hull repair carpenters are specialists who inspect, repair, and replace wooden components such as hull planking and frames on wooden ships when they are damaged or deteriorated. They diagnose damaged areas, select and process appropriate wood materials, cut, shape, and join them using hand tools like chisels, planes, and saws, as well as power tools. They ensure durability by applying sealing, caulking, waterproofing, anti-corrosion treatments, and painting. Knowledge of drawings and ship structures is required, and work takes place in diverse environments such as shipyards, dry docks, and repair shops, often in confined spaces or harsh weather conditions, making safety management and team coordination essential.
Future Outlook
While demand for maintenance and repair of wooden ships and preservation and restoration of historic vessels remains stable, the shift toward metal and composite materials in ship construction means that needs for skilled workers will continue in both preserving carpentry techniques and adapting to new materials.
Personality Traits
Dexterous with hands and good at detailed work / Good team player / High safety awareness / Meticulous / Patient
Work Style
Contract Worker / Dry Dock Assignment / Full-time / On-site Permanent / Project-based
Career Path
Apprentice Carpenter → Ship Hull Repair Carpenter → Team Leader → Site Supervisor → Independent/Freelancer
Required Skills
Anti-corrosion and Waterproofing Processing Technology / Measurement and Marking Techniques / Sealing Application / Ship Hull Structure / Tool Operation / Wood Processing Technology
Recommended Skills
CAD・3D Modeling (Basic) / Painting and Anti-corrosion Technology / Ship Drawing Interpretation / Simple Welding / Team Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because there is a lot of precision work that requires finishing accurately down to the finest details. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because there is a lot of heavy labor and long hours in confined ship interiors or outdoors. |
| Problem Solving | Because it is necessary to judge and respond to repair methods for unexpected damaged areas. |
Aliases
- Ship Carpenter
- Ship Hull Carpenter
- Shipbuilding Carpenter
Related Jobs
- Ship Hull Painter
- Ship Hull Welder
- Ship Mechanic
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