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fisheries deckhand

Fisheries deckhands work on fishing vessels where they carry out fishing related activities.

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.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

risks associated with undertaking fishing operations international regulations for preventing collisions at sea health and safety regulations fisheries legislation fishing vessels deterioration of fish products International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships pollution prevention code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries quality assurance methodologies fire-fighting systems fishing gear quality of fish products

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

fisheries management types of maritime vessels assessment of risks and threats maritime meteorology Global Maritime Distress and Safety System fish anatomy

Practical Skills

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