Deep-sea fishery workers

Deep-sea fishery workers, as skippers or members of fishing vessel crews, catch deep-sea fish, for sale or delivery to wholesale buyers, marketing organizations or at markets.

Skill level: Semi-skilled

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Deep-sea fishery worker

Job Responsibilities

Preparing and repairing nets and other fishing gear and equipment
Commanding and operating fishing vessels to, from and at deep-sea fishing grounds
Determining areas for fishing, plotting courses and computing navigational positions using compass, charts, tables and other aids
Steering vessels and operating navigational instruments and electronic fishing aids
Directing fishing operations and supervising crew activities
Recording fishing progress and activities, as well as weather and sea conditions, on the ship’s log
Baiting, setting and hauling in fishing gear
Cleaning, freezing, icing or salting catch on- or offshore
Selecting and training vessel crews

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