Commercial fisherman vs fishing vessel deckhand

Differences between commercial fisherman and fishing vessel deckhand duties and responsibilities

Commercial fisherman example responsibilities.

• Use equipment including nets, booms, and hoists.
• Fish for shrimp, tuna, and salmon.
• Pick fish, run hydraulics, and mend nets.
• Boat are equipped with GPS, radar, and depth finder.
• Operate various equipment drenches and hoists, hydraulically control, used welding equipment.
• Work on a salmon trolling boat and run the fishing gear on the back deck.
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Fishing vessel deckhand example responsibilities.

• Spearhead cross-functional initiative to achieve successful whole shipments of wild Alaskan salmofrozen and gut.
• Maintain boat {change oil, lube, paint, gear work, etc .. }
• Operate navigational instruments such as GPS and depth sounders.
• Tie vessel to barges and boats to be transport to various locations.
• Spearhead cross-functional initiative to achieve successful whole shipments of wild Alaskan salmofrozen and gut.
• Assist with all aspects of the supply boat's operation and maintenance.
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