Answer: bosuns

AnswerCrossword Clue
BOSUNSPetty officers
BOSUNSMerchant vessel officers
BOSUNSDeck crew leaders
BOSUNSCertain petty officers, for short
BOSUNSDeck-crew officers.
BOSUNSPetty officers.
BOSUNSCertain tars
BOSUNSPetty officers, for short
BOSUNSWarrant officers
BOSUNSShip officers
BOSUNSDeck supervisors
BOSUNSShip's petty officers
BOSUNSShip mates
bosunsboatswain
bosunsBOSUN, a boatswain