ISCO Occupation Group 8350.4 Fisheries Deckhand
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
Fisheries Deckhand: 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
- Pollution Prevention
- Secure Ships Using Rope
- Prepare Lifeboats
- Assist Anchoring Operations
- Handle Cargo
- International Regulations For Preventing Collisions At Sea
- Swim
- Survive At Sea In The Event Of Ship Abandonment
- Deterioration Of Fish Products
- Maintain Safe Navigation Watches
- Health And Safety Regulations
- Risks Associated With Undertaking Fishing Operations
- Follow Verbal Instructions
- Fishing Vessels
- Quality Of Fish Products
- Assist With Emergencies
- Moor Vessels
- Use Fishing Vessel Equipment
- Fire-Fighting Systems
- International Convention For The Prevention Of Pollution From Ships
- Operate Ship Equipment
- Extinguish Fires
- Work In Outdoor Conditions
- Wash Decks Of Ships
- Code Of Conduct For Responsible Fisheries
- Fishing Gear
- Operate Echo Sounding Equipment
- Follow Hygienic Practices In Fishery Operations
- Handle Fish Products
- Follow Written Instructions
- Support Vessel Manoeuvres
- Follow Work Procedures
- Unmoor Vessels
- Fisheries Legislation
- Prepare Deck Equipment
- Quality Assurance Methodologies
- Preserve Fish Products
- Assist In Ship Maintenance
Optional Skills
- Maintain Vessel Safety And Emergency Equipment
- Maritime Meteorology
- Work In A Fishery Team
- Undertake Continuous Professional Development In Fishery Operations
- Types Of Maritime Vessels
- Provide Radio Services In Emergencies
- Global Maritime Distress And Safety System
- Operate Traditional Water Depth Measurement Equipment
- Support Fishery Training Procedures
- Work In A Multicultural Environment In Fishery
- Operate Ship Rescue Machinery
- Maintain Safe Engineering Watches
- Work In Shifts
- Report To Captain
- Fisheries Management
- Relay Messages Through Radio And Telephone Systems
- Adapt To Changes On A Boat
- Communicate Using The Global Maritime Distress And Safety System
- Assist In Maritime Rescue Operations
- Use Maritime English
- Conduct On Board Safety Inspections
- Cope With Challenging Circumstances In The Fishery Sector
- Manage Engine-Room Resources
- Use Radar Navigation
- Assessment Of Risks And Threats
- Perform Lookout Duties During Maritime Operations
- Fish Anatomy
Alternative Names
- Fisherwoman
- Fisheries Sailor
- Trawlerwoman
- Fishing Vessel Deckhand
- Trawlerman
- Fisherman
