Deck and Fishing Hands

This occupation may include associated occupations with varying tasks.

• 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

If you’re interested in outdoor work such as growing plants or raising stock, you may be interested in the Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing industry.Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing includes a wide range of occupations, skills and activities. This industry has a massive undertaking supplying your local supermarket with numerous fresh meat, fruit and vegetables. There are lots of types of farming and specialty jobs – cane, cotton farming, beef and dairy, organic as well as all the supporting maintaining and selling farm machinery, just to name a few.

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