Deckhand

Overview

Undertakes a wide range of fishery and maritime work on land and at sea, including communications, supply, seamanship hospitality and stores. They may also use equipment such as nets, linesand traps to catch, sort and store fish, crustaceans and molluscs. Deckhand is an entry level position within the coastal shipping industry.

Key Responsibilities

Relay information to crew, other ships and harbour authorities using radio and satellite equipment
Provide hospitality services such as table preparation, bar service and cabin care for patrons
Sort, clean, process, preserve and package catches
Attach runners, weights, buoys, anchors, poles, stakes, wood or metal beams to nets, traps or pots

Load, unload and stow supplies and equipment
Operate dinghies, dories, winches and other deck equipment
Perform routine maintenance and checks on deck equipment, cargo gear, rigging, and lifesaving and firefight appliances

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Key Responsibilities

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