Fishing hands or fishermen on a commercial fishing vessel or trawler usually operate as part of a crew that catches fish with different types of nets and prepares and processes the fish for sale.
Deep-sea fishermen need to provide for long stays at sea and be able to operate electronic equipment for communications and navigation. Individual fishermen usually work from small boats relatively close to land and return home in the evenings.
Big boat fishermen use heavy nets and need to anchor these securely. The nets are hauled in using mechanical winches and the catch is usually dumped on board, where it is sorted, cleaned and prepared for processing.
Other duties include repairing fishing nets and gear, observing instruments for sighting schools of fish, being on watch duty and cleaning the vessel.
Fishermen who work in the sport fishing industry specialise in line fishing. They work on vessels chartered by tourists and holidaymakers for fishing trips ranging from a few hours to a few days. These types of fishermen assist people who have chartered the vessel by locating game fish, baiting hooks, hauling and gaffing fish, cleaning, eviscerating and storing fish, navigating and cleaning the vessel.
One of the drawbacks of this industry is that the work is seasonal. Many fishermen take on other work in the low season, such as working in fish-processing plants or fishing-tackle retailers.
Schooling & School Subjects
No specific requirements
Fishermen are trained on the job to effectively perform their duties
Any commercial fishing company.
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