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copertista

English translation: deck hand

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Italian term or phrase:copertista
English translation:deck hand
Entered by: Audrey Pate

15:30 Mar 5, 2016
Italian to English translations [PRO]
Ships, Sailing, Maritime
Italian term or phrase: copertista
I don't have much context here as this is simply one of the entries in a list of people who work on the boats sent out by the navy to rescue migrants. Other names on the list include: Leading Seaman, Rescue Swimmer, even Cook!

I have found no definitions in English, but a few job ads in Italian, one of which seeking a copertista with the following duties: montaggio di attrezzature di coperta come verricelli, bitte, vetri a scafo, tienitibene, corrimano, etc.

So I suppose it would be someone who assembles things on a boat but have no idea if a specific term exists in English.

Help!
Audrey Pate
Italy
Local time: 09:13
deck hand
Explanation:
just a suggestion
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Lydia Cleary
Italy
Local time: 09:13
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3 +1deck hand
Lydia Cleary


  

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deck hand


Explanation:
just a suggestion

Lydia Cleary
Italy
Local time: 09:13
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 20
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Thank you!

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