Description
Fisheries deckhands work on fishing vessels where they carry out fishing related activities. They undertake a wide range of fishing and maritime work on land and at sea, such as handling of fishing gears and catches, communications, supply, seamanship, hospitality and stores.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheriesinternational regulations for preventing collisions at seadeterioration of fish productsfishing gearquality of fish productsfishing vesselsInternational Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Shipsrisks associated with undertaking fishing operationsfire-fighting systemsquality assurance methodologiesfisheries legislationhealth and safety regulationspollution preventionfish anatomyfisheries managementGlobal Maritime Distress and Safety Systemassessment of risks and threatstypes of maritime vesselsmaritime meteorology
Practical Skills
survive at sea in the event of ship abandonmentclean shipsassist anchoring operationsoperate echo sounding equipmentextinguish firessecure ships using ropehandle cargooperate ship equipmentfollow verbal instructionsmaintain safe navigation watchespreserve fish productsassist in ship maintenanceprepare deck equipmentsupport vessel manoeuvresunmoor vesselsassist with emergenciesuse fishing vessel equipmentfollow work proceduresprepare lifeboatsfollow hygienic practices in fishery operationshandle fish productsmoor vesselsprovide radio services in emergenciescope with challenging circumstances in the fishery sectoradapt to changes on a boatconduct on board safety inspectionssupport fishery training proceduresundertake continuous professional development in fishery operationsassist in maritime rescue operationsmark migrating fishmanage engine-room resourcesuse radar navigationperform lookout duties during maritime operationsreport to captainwork in a multicultural environment in fisherywork in shiftsmaintain vessel safety and emergency equipmentrelay messages through radio and telephone systemsoperate ship rescue machineryuse maritime Englishmaintain safe engineering watcheswork in a fishery teamcommunicate using the global maritime distress and safety systemoperate traditional water depth measurement equipment