Fisheries Deckhand Drivers & Mobile Plant Operators

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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Fresh Fish Quality And Quality Changes Fao Fisheries Series No 29

Hans Henrik Huss

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The processes used to prevent pollution: precautions to pollution of the environment, procedures to counter pollution and associated equipment, and possible measures to protect the environment.

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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Navigation Rules and Regulations Handbook

Nimble Books LLC

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Learn the Nautical Rules of the Road

Paul Boissier

2018

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Navigation Rules and Regulations Handbook: International - Inland

United States Coast Guard

2019

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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Practical Guide to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships

Alexander Arnfinn Olsen

2022

The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships

Henrik Ringbom, Aldo C…

2025

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Process of decomposition and spoilage of fish products: physical, enzymatic, microbiological and chemical processes occurring after harvesting.

The devices and systems used to extinguish fires; the classes and chemistry of fire.

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Maritime Firefighting

Captain Emil Muccin, Mat…

2024

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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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International Law for Small-Scale Fisheries

Julia N. Nakamura

2025

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Identification of the different gear used in capture fisheries and their functional capacity.

Necessary health, safety, hygiene and environmental standards and legislation rules in the sector of particular activity.

Denomination of the different elements and equipment of fishing vessels.

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Classification and definition of fishing vessel types

Food and Agriculture Org…

2023

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Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries and the guidelines established for professional fishers.

Quality assurance principles, standard requirements, and the set of processes and activities used for measuring, controlling and ensuring the quality of products and processes.

General risks occuring when working on fishing boats and specific risks occurring only in some fishing modalities. Prevention of threats and accidents.

Choose the adequate substances and methods to extinguish fires depending on their size, such as water and various chemical agents. Use a breathing apparatus.

Have the ability to follow spoken instructions received from colleagues. Strive to understand and clarify what is being requested.

Adhere to procedures at work in a structured and systematic manner.

Follow written directions in order to perform a task or carry out a step-by-step procedure.

Follow standard procedures to moor vessels. Manage communication between the ship and the shore.

Place and classify fish products for proper conservation. Maintain suitable conditions for the conservation of fishery products.

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 …

Move through water by means of the limbs.

Follow standard procedures to unmoor vessels. Manage communication between the ship and the shore.

Assist during anchoring operations; operate equipment and assist in anchor manoeuvres.

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 …

Take immediate action when an accident or medical emergency happens on-board. Identify the injuries and alert medical emergency staff. Seek to prevent further harm.

Comply with the right regulations and practices for hygienically handling fishery related tasks and responsibilities in fishery operations.

Manage safely the mechanical elements in the loading and unloading of cargo and stores. Stowing and unstowing of products following instructions.

Handle fish with care and hygiene required to maintain quality. Adequately prepare fish products for storage.

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 …

Operate technological equipment to measure the ocean's depth. Calculate and interpret results, and communicate them to management.

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.

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 …

Prepare lifeboats in ships before departure, ensure full functionality in case of emergency, follow regulatory instructions for lifesaving boats.

Use rope to secure and untie the ship before departure or upon arrival.

Participate in manoeuvres at port: berthing, anchoring and other mooring operations. Contribute to a safe navigational watch.

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.

Clean the ship's deck by sweeping and washing it thoroughly. Remove superfluous salt and water to avoid oxidation.

The security documentation and any security-related communications and information.

The study of the form or morphology of fish species.

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Biology and Ecology of Fishes

James S. Diana, Tomas O.…

2023

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The Histology of Fishes

Krzysztof Formicki, Fran…

2019

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Fish Biology and Fisheries

Jaden Howard

2019

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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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Comprehensive Guide to Fisheries Co-Management

Yashwant Choudhury

2025

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Ocean Fisheries Management

Sierra Layne, AI

2025

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The scientific field of study that interprets meteorological information and applies it to ensure the safety of marine traffic.

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The Seaman's Handbook of Meteorology

Great Britain Meteorolog…

2023

Know a large variety of maritime vessels and their characteristics and specifications. Use that knowledge to ensure that all security, technical, and maintenance measures are taken into account in their …

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Classification and definition of fishing vessel types

Food and Agriculture Org…

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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.

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 …

Observe principles in keeping an engineering watch. Take over, accept and hand over a watch. Perform routine duties undertaken during a watch. Maintain the machinery space logs and the significance …

Possess the communication abilities to relay messages through a radio and telephone system.

Communicate in English employing language used in actual situations on board ships, in ports and elsewhere in the shipping chain.

Work in rotating shifts, where the goal is to keep a service or production line running around the clock and each day of the week.

Provide assistance during maritime rescue operations.

Conduct on board safety inspections; identify and remove potential threats to the physical integrity of the ship crew.

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 …

Allocate, assign, and prioritise engine-room resources. Communicate effectively, showing assertiveness and leadership. Obtain and maintain situational awareness, considering of team experience.

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 …

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.

Maintain a watch during maritime operations, in order to anticipate events and potential hazards.

Provide radio services in emergencies such as when the ship has to be abandoned, when fire breaks out on board the ship, or when radio installations break down partially or …

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 …

Support colleagues progress in their line of work by increasing their job specific know-how.

Initiate and progress in life long learning of the different challenging activities and operations which take place on board of a fishing vessel or in an aquaculture facility.

Operate modern radar navigation equipment to ensure safe vessel operations.

Work as part of a crew or team, and meet team deadlines and responsibilities together.

Interact and communicate with individuals and groups from different cultures and backgrounds in fishery operations.