Transport Opportunity: Fishing Vessel Deckhand

Fishing vessel deckhand Current Vacancies

2007-01-09:

Deckhands and mates are part of the crew of sea-going fishing vessels ranging from single-handed boats to factory ships crewed by up to 20 people.

Duties include preparing the deck and equipment for the catch; operating equipment used for shooting and hauling; repairing fishing nets and equipment; gutting and storing fish; unloading the catch when the vessel returns to harbour.

Those working on smaller inshore vessels sometimes work alone, so are fully responsible for the vessel and its maintenance at sea, as well as fishing activity.

Small inshore vessels usually go to sea on a daily basis.

Larger vessels may go to defined areas around the UK coast limited area or to more distant fishing grounds unlimited area.

Time is also spent ashore maintaining nets and repairing the vessel.

Fishing vessel staff work in a challenging environment, mainly out in the open.

There are around 7,000 registered fishing vessels, including inshore fishing boats, trawlers, processing and factory ships.

Experienced deckhands and mates may progress to become skippers or fishing vessel engineers.

With qualifications and experience it may be possible to work on foreign fishing vessels. (Permalink)