Deck and Fishing Hands

What the job involves

• 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

Key values of workers in Deck and Fishing Hands

• Relationships

  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.

• Support

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.

• Working Conditions

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

• Achievement

  Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

• Recognition

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

Top skills required for workers in Deck and Fishing Hands

• Operation and Control

  Controlling operations of equipment or systems.

• Active Listening

  Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

• Speaking

  Talking to others to convey information effectively.

• Operations Monitoring

  Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

• Judgment and Decision Making

  Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.