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deep-sea fishery worker

Deep-sea fishery workers operate on board fishing vessels to catch deep-sea fish for sale or delivery.

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.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

risks associated with undertaking fishing operations international regulations for preventing collisions at sea health and safety regulations fisheries legislation deterioration of fish products physical parts of the vessel code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries vessel safety equipment fishing gear functions of vessel deck equipment quality of fish products

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

radars fisheries management Global Maritime Distress and Safety System International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships fishing industry fish anatomy fire-fighting systems

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

use fishing vessel equipment handle fish products follow verbal instructions assist anchoring operations operate fish capture equipment operate fishing equipment machinery preserve fish products swim assist emergency services support vessel manoeuvres work in outdoor conditions operate ship equipment maintain safe navigation watches assist in ship maintenance follow hygienic practices in fishery operations

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)