Deck and Fishing Hands

Deck and Fishing Hands maintain ships' equipment and structures, and catch fish, crustacea and molluscs.

There are many tasks done by deck and fishing hands. A few are listed below:

handling ropes and wires, and operating mooring equipment when berthing and unberthing
standing lookout watches at sea and adjusting the ship's course as directed
assisting with cargo operations using on-board equipment and stowing and securing cargo
patrolling ships to ensure safety of the vessel, cargo and passengers
performing routine maintenance and checks on deck equipment, cargo gear, rigging, and lifesaving and firefighting appliances
attaching gear and fastening towing cables to nets
casting and lowering nets, pots, lines and traps into water
preparing lines, attaching running gear and bait, and setting lines into position
hauling in fishing gear and removing fish and other marine life
sorting, cleaning, preserving, stowing and refrigerating catch

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