Description
Deep-sea fishery workers operate on board fishing vessels to catch deep-sea fish for sale or delivery. They use equipment such as rods and nets to catch deep-sea fish according to legislation. Deep-sea fishery workers also transport, handle and preserve fish by salting, icing or freezing them.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheriesinternational regulations for preventing collisions at seadeterioration of fish productsfishing gearquality of fish productsfunctions of vessel deck equipmentvessel safety equipmentrisks associated with undertaking fishing operationsphysical parts of the vesselfisheries legislationhealth and safety regulationsfish anatomyfisheries managementfishing industryInternational Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from ShipsradarsGlobal Maritime Distress and Safety Systemfire-fighting systems
Practical Skills
assist anchoring operationsoperate ship equipmentfollow verbal instructionsmaintain safe navigation watchespreserve fish productsassist in ship maintenanceassist emergency servicessupport vessel manoeuvreswork in outdoor conditionsswimoperate fish capture equipmentuse fishing vessel equipmentfollow hygienic practices in fishery operationshandle fish productsoperate fishing equipment machinerysurvive at sea in the event of ship abandonmentclean shipsoperate echo sounding equipmentremove parts of fishcollect weather-related dataconduct on board safety inspectionsextinguish firessupport fishery training proceduressecure ships using ropehandle cargoanalyse weather forecastassist in maritime rescue operationsprepare deck equipmentmanage engine-room resourcesunmoor vesselsmaintain ship logssell fish and seafooduse radar navigationoperate fish processing equipmentreport to captainmaintain vessel safety and emergency equipmentcoordinate the ship crewwash gutted fishoperate ship rescue machineryprepare lifeboatsuse maritime Englishcommunicate using the global maritime distress and safety systemoperate traditional water depth measurement equipment