Deep-sea Fishery Worker Market-oriented Skilled Forestry & Fishery Workers
SaveWhat Does a Deep-sea Fishery Worker Do?
Deep-sea fishery workers operate on board fishing vessels to catch deep-sea fish for sale or delivery. They use equipment such as rods and nets to catch deep-sea fish according to legislation. Deep-sea fishery workers also transport, handle and preserve fish by salting, icing or freezing them.
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Vessel Safety Equipment
Gain theoretical and practical knowledge of safety equipment used in vessels, including devices such as lifeboats, life rings, splash doors and fire doors, sprinkler systems, etc. Operate equipment during emergency situations.
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Skills You Need to Become a Deep-sea Fishery Worker
Essential Skills
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EssentialVessel Safety Equipment knowledge
Gain theoretical and practical knowledge of safety equipment used in vessels, including devices such as lifeboats, life rings, splash doors and fire doors, sprinkler systems, etc. Operate equipment during emergency …
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EssentialQuality Of Fish Products knowledge
Factors affecting the quality of fish products. For instance, differences between species, impact of the fishing gears and parasite influence on the preservation of quality.
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EssentialFisheries Legislation knowledge
The study and analysis of different fisheries management approaches taking into account international treaties and industry norms in order to analyze fisheries management regulations.
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EssentialFishing Gear knowledge
Identification of the different gear used in capture fisheries and their functional capacity.
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EssentialHealth And Safety Regulations knowledge
Necessary health, safety, hygiene and environmental standards and legislation rules in the sector of particular activity.
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EssentialInternational Regulations For Preventing Collisions At Sea knowledge
Fundamental aspects of the international regulations to prevent collisions at sea, such as the conduct of vessels in sight of one another, navigation lights and markers, major light and accoustic …
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EssentialDeterioration Of Fish Products knowledge
Process of decomposition and spoilage of fish products: physical, enzymatic, microbiological and chemical processes occurring after harvesting.
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EssentialRisks Associated With Undertaking Fishing Operations knowledge
General risks occuring when working on fishing boats and specific risks occurring only in some fishing modalities. Prevention of threats and accidents.
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EssentialCode Of Conduct For Responsible Fisheries knowledge
Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries and the guidelines established for professional fishers.
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EssentialFunctions Of Vessel Deck Equipment knowledge
Know and control deck and safety equipment and vessel lifting facilities.
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EssentialPhysical Parts Of The Vessel knowledge
Detailed knowledge of the different physical components of the vessel. Provide maintenance and care to ensure optimal operations.
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EssentialFollow Verbal Instructions skill
Have the ability to follow spoken instructions received from colleagues. Strive to understand and clarify what is being requested.
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EssentialPreserve Fish Products skill
Place and classify fish products for proper conservation. Maintain suitable conditions for the conservation of fishery products.
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EssentialSwim skill
Move through water by means of the limbs.
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EssentialWork In Outdoor Conditions skill
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EssentialAssist Anchoring Operations skill
Assist during anchoring operations; operate equipment and assist in anchor manoeuvres.
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EssentialAssist Emergency Services skill
Assist the police and emergency services where needed.
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EssentialAssist In Ship Maintenance skill
Contribute to shipboard maintenance and repair using painting, lubrication and cleaning materials and equipment. Execute routine maintenance and repair procedures. Dispose safely waste materials. Apply, maintain and use hand and …
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EssentialFollow Hygienic Practices In Fishery Operations skill
Comply with the right regulations and practices for hygienically handling fishery related tasks and responsibilities in fishery operations.
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EssentialHandle Fish Products skill
Handle fish with care and hygiene required to maintain quality. Adequately prepare fish products for storage.
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EssentialMaintain Safe Navigation Watches skill
Observe principles in keeping a navigation watch. Take over, accept and pass on a watch. Steer the vessel and perform routine duties undertaken during a watch. Observe safety and emergency …
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EssentialOperate Fish Capture Equipment skill
Operate fish capture equipment, for grading, sampling or harvesting purposes.
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EssentialOperate Fishing Equipment Machinery skill
Set up and operate machinery to form fishing equipment or accesories such as rods, hooks and lines.
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EssentialOperate Ship Equipment skill
Operate ship equipment such as engines and generators, winches, and HVAC systems. Assume responsibility for all exterior equipment, as well as some interior. Ensure that deck equipment is operated safely.
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EssentialSupport Vessel Manoeuvres skill
Participate in manoeuvres at port: berthing, anchoring and other mooring operations. Contribute to a safe navigational watch.
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EssentialUse Fishing Vessel Equipment skill
Dispose fishing gear and ship's deck for successful extraction activities as directed by the superior. Run shooting and hauling gear operations for its optimal performance.
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Optional Skills (5 of 34 displayed)
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OptionalInternational Convention For The Prevention Of Pollution From Ships knowledge
The fundamental principals and requirements laid in the International Regulation for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL): Regulations for the Prevention of Pollution by Oil, Regulations for the Control …
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OptionalFire-fighting Systems knowledge
The devices and systems used to extinguish fires; the classes and chemistry of fire.
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OptionalFish Anatomy knowledge
The study of the form or morphology of fish species.
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OptionalFisheries Management knowledge
The principles, methods and equipment used in population management applied to fisheries: the concept of catch, by-catch, fishing effort, maximum sustainable yield, different sampling methods and how to use sampling …
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OptionalGlobal Maritime Distress And Safety System knowledge
The internationally agreed-upon set of safety procedures, types of equipment and communication protocols used to increase safety and make it easier to rescue distressed ships, boats and aircraft.
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OptionalRadars knowledge
Systems that can use radio waves or microwaves to capture the speed, direction, range, and altitude of objects. It can be used for the detection of aeroplanes, ships, and weather …
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OptionalCommunicate Using The Global Maritime Distress And Safety System skill
Send an alert in case of distress, using any of the various GMDSS radio systems such that the alert has a very high probability of being received by either shore …
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OptionalExtinguish Fires skill
Choose the adequate substances and methods to extinguish fires depending on their size, such as water and various chemical agents. Use a breathing apparatus.
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OptionalSurvive At Sea In The Event Of Ship Abandonment skill
Identify muster signals and what emergencies they signal. Comply with established procedures. Don and use a lifejacket or an immersion suit. Safely jump into the water from a height. Swim …
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OptionalUnmoor Vessels skill
Follow standard procedures to unmoor vessels. Manage communication between the ship and the shore.
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OptionalUse Maritime English language skill
Communicate in English employing language used in actual situations on board ships, in ports and elsewhere in the shipping chain.
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OptionalAnalyse Weather Forecast skill
Analyse weather forecasts and the information provided on meteorological conditions, such as wind forces, atmospheric structures, clouds, and visibility. Provide analyses depending on the requirements of various different industries and …
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OptionalAssist In Maritime Rescue Operations skill
Provide assistance during maritime rescue operations.
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OptionalCollect Weather-related Data skill
Gather data from satellites, radars, remote sensors, and weather stations in order to obtain information about weather conditions and phenomena.
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OptionalConduct On Board Safety Inspections skill
Conduct on board safety inspections; identify and remove potential threats to the physical integrity of the ship crew.
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OptionalCoordinate The Ship Crew skill
Coordinate the daily activities of the crew. Ensure that each member of the deck department understands and performs his/her assigned duties adequately. Assist the captain with training and orientation of …
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OptionalHandle Cargo skill
Manage safely the mechanical elements in the loading and unloading of cargo and stores. Stowing and unstowing of products following instructions.
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OptionalMaintain Ship Logs skill
Maintain written records of events and activities on a ship
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OptionalMaintain Vessel Safety And Emergency Equipment skill
Maintain and inspect all safety and emergency equipment such as life jackets, inflatable life rafts, flares, EPIRB, first-aid kits, AED, skiff emergency packs, emergency flashlights, and hand-held radios. Ensure that …
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OptionalManage Engine-room Resources skill
Allocate, assign, and prioritise engine-room resources. Communicate effectively, showing assertiveness and leadership. Obtain and maintain situational awareness, considering of team experience.
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OptionalOperate Echo Sounding Equipment skill
Operate technological equipment to measure the ocean's depth. Calculate and interpret results, and communicate them to management.
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OptionalOperate Fish Processing Equipment skill
Operate equipment for canning, drying, freezing, smoking, high pressure processing of fish, or other types of processing of fish following established procedures.
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OptionalOperate Ship Rescue Machinery skill
Operate rescue boats and survival craft. Launch the boats as required and operate their equipment. Take care of survivors and survival craft after abandoning ship. Use electronic devices to track …
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OptionalOperate Traditional Water Depth Measurement Equipment skill
Operate traditional water depth measuring equipment e.g. weights on a line, and traditional techniques for measuring the depth of water, particularly along coastlines and near harbours.
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OptionalPrepare Deck Equipment skill
Handle a wide assortment of deck equipment, including waterproof marine doors, hatches, winches, pumps, cleats, fairleads, portlights, shackles, swivels, tank top covers, anchors, and bollards. Prepare and organise equipment in …
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OptionalPrepare Lifeboats skill
Prepare lifeboats in ships before departure, ensure full functionality in case of emergency, follow regulatory instructions for lifesaving boats.
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OptionalRemove Parts Of Fish skill
Remove guts, heads and tails for fish and seafood production.
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OptionalReport To Captain skill
Perform the full array of responsibilities and tasks for the deckhand, and report information regarding this orally to the master of the vessel and or the mate in the other …
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OptionalSecure Ships Using Rope skill
Use rope to secure and untie the ship before departure or upon arrival.
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OptionalSell Fish And Seafood skill
Sell fish and varieties of seafood, according to the product's availability in the store.
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OptionalSupport Fishery Training Procedures skill
Support colleagues progress in their line of work by increasing their job specific know-how.
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OptionalUse Radar Navigation skill
Operate modern radar navigation equipment to ensure safe vessel operations.
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OptionalWash Decks Of Ships skill
Clean the ship's deck by sweeping and washing it thoroughly. Remove superfluous salt and water to avoid oxidation.
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OptionalWash Gutted Fish skill
Wash gutted fish in cold water, rinse it, brush it in a machine, or apply a combination of these techniques.
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