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Main articles: Seafarer's professions and ranks

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.

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★ Engine room

★ Engineering department

★ Qualified Member of the Engine Department

★ Oiler (occupation)

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United States Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Licensing and Documentation web site