Navy
Rating HT
Hull Maintenance Technician
Navy HT (Hull Maintenance Technician) typically involves mechanical systems maintenance, electronics and systems troubleshooting.
Common Exposures
🧪 Chemicals
Solvents, flux, cleaning agents for electronics
🔊 Noise
Equipment noise in work areas
💪 Physical Strain
Repetitive hand motions, awkward positions
🔊 Noise
Engine and machinery noise
🧪 Chemicals
Diesel fumes, oil, solvents, hydraulic fluid
💪 Physical Strain
Heavy lifting, repetitive motions
🌦️ Environmental
Heat, confined engine spaces
Likely Service-Connected Conditions
| Diagnostic Code | Condition | Likelihood | Reasoning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5237 | Lumbosacral or cervical strain | High | Heavy lifting and awkward positions |
| 6260 | Tinnitus, recurrent | High | Constant engine and machinery noise |
| 5242 | Degenerative arthritis, degenerative disc disease other than intervertebral disc syndrome (also, see either DC 5003 or 5010) | Medium | Repetitive strain from mechanical work |
| 6847 | Sleep Apnea Syndromes | Medium | Shift work and irregular schedules |
☢️ PACT Act & Toxic Exposure
Select the era that best matches when you served to see how this job’s toxic exposures changed over time.
Vietnam Era
📅 1962-1975
Agent Orange / Herbicides
PACT Act
Possible Blue Water Navy herbicide contamination or riverine contact exposure.
Asbestos
Common shipboard asbestos exposure before major remediation efforts.
Noise
Engine, impact, and shipboard industrial noise exposure.
Paint / Solvents
Exposure from chipping, painting, and preserving hulls and spaces.
River Patrol Contaminants
Fuel, waste, and waterborne contaminants in river and harbor operations.
Cold War Era
📅 1945-1991
Asbestos
Common shipboard asbestos exposure before major remediation efforts.
Asbestos
Asbestos pipe lagging and insulation exposure in older ships.
Contaminated Harbors
Industrial harbor contaminants during ship maintenance and mooring operations.
Lead Paint
Lead paint chipping, sanding, and coating removal on ships and facilities.
Noise
Engine, impact, and shipboard industrial noise exposure.
Paint / Solvents
Exposure from chipping, painting, and preserving hulls and spaces.
Gulf War Era
📅 1990-2001
Oil Spill Cleanup
PACT Act
Port and maritime oil spill cleanup exposure.
Asbestos
Common shipboard asbestos exposure before major remediation efforts.
Noise
Engine, impact, and shipboard industrial noise exposure.
Paint / Solvents
Exposure from chipping, painting, and preserving hulls and spaces.
Port Contamination
Contaminated harbor sediment and industrial port exposure.
Post-9/11 Era
📅 2001-present
Asbestos
Common shipboard asbestos exposure before major remediation efforts.
Noise
Engine, impact, and shipboard industrial noise exposure.
Paint / Solvents
Exposure from chipping, painting, and preserving hulls and spaces.