fisheries deckhand

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.

Alternative Labels

fisheries deckhand

fisherwoman

fisheries sailor

trawlerwoman

fishing vessel deckhand

trawlerman

fisherman

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

use fishing vessel equipment prepare lifeboats operate ship equipment assist in ship maintenance assist anchoring operations preserve fish products support vessel manoeuvres operate echo sounding equipment follow hygienic practices in fishery operations survive at sea in the event of ship abandonment unmoor vessels handle cargo extinguish fires prepare deck equipment wash decks of ships secure ships using rope handle fish products follow work procedures maintain safe navigation watches moor vessels assist with emergencies follow verbal instructions

Essential Knowledge

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

Optional Skills and Competences

work in a fishery team maintain safe engineering watches manage engine-room resources adapt to changes on a boat operate ship rescue machinery conduct on board safety inspections undertake continuous professional development in fishery operations work in a multicultural environment in fishery cope with challenging circumstances in the fishery sector communicate using the global maritime distress and safety system support fishery training procedures perform lookout duties during maritime operations use radar navigation report to captain use maritime English work in shifts maintain vessel safety and emergency equipment provide radio services in emergencies assist in maritime rescue operations operate traditional water depth measurement equipment relay messages through radio and telephone systems

Optional Knowledge

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

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/18dafd4f-8c37-4276-b4b3-cfa31059b2b6

Status

released

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