Fisheries deckhand
Code 8350.4
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.
Essential skills
Knowledge
- International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships
- code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries
- international regulations for preventing collisions at sea
- fishing gear
- fishing vessels
- quality of fish products
- deterioration of fish products
- fisheries legislation
- health and safety regulations
- pollution prevention
- risks associated with undertaking fishing operations
- fire-fighting systems
Skills and competences
- moor vessels
- extinguish fires
- follow hygienic practices in fishery operations
- secure ships using rope
- assist in ship maintenance
- assist anchoring operations
- support vessel manoeuvres
- preserve fish products
- unmoor vessels
- lavar la cubierta del barco
- operate ship equipment
- use fishing vessel equipment
- handle cargo
- handle fish products
- operate echo sounding equipment
- prepare lifeboats
- prepare deck equipment
- assist with emergencies
- maintain safe navigation watches
- follow verbal instructions
- follow work procedures
- survive at sea in the event of ship abandonment
Transversal competences
- quality assurance methodologies
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