Deep-sea fishery workers

Deep-sea fishery workers, as skippers or members of fishing vessel crews, catch deep-sea fish, for sale or delivery to wholesale buyers, marketing organizations or at markets.

Skill level: Semi-skilled

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Job Definition

  • Preparing and repairing nets and other fishing gear and equipment
  • Commanding and operating fishing vessels to, from and at deep-sea fishing grounds
  • Determining areas for fishing, plotting courses and computing navigational positions using compass, charts, tables and other aids
  • Steering vessels and operating navigational instruments and electronic fishing aids
  • Directing fishing operations and supervising crew activities
  • Recording fishing progress and activities, as well as weather and sea conditions, on the ship’s log
  • Baiting, setting and hauling in fishing gear
  • Cleaning, freezing, icing or salting catch on- or offshore
  • Selecting and training vessel crews

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