National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2016 Version 1.3

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National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2016 Version 1.3
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8441 - Fishing vessel deckhands

Fishing vessel deckhands perform a variety of manual tasks on commercial fishing voyages, and maintain fishing vessels. They are employed by establishments that operate commercial fishing vessels and by self-employed fishermen/women.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • fishing vessel crewman/woman
    • fishing vessel deckhand
    • fishing vessel icer
    • fishing vessel netmender
    • seiner deckhand
    • trawlerman/woman

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • Deck officers, water transport (See 2273 Deck officers, water transport)
    • Fishermen/women (See 8262 Fishermen/women)
    • Fishing masters and officers (See 8261 Fishing masters and officers)

  • Main duties

    This group performs some or all of the following duties:

    • Prepare nets, lines and other fishing tackle, and operate fishing gear to catch fish and other marine life
    • Sort, return protected species to the water, clean and pack fish in ice and stow catch in hold
    • Repair nets, splice ropes and maintain fishing gear and other deck equipment
    • Clean deck surfaces and fish hold
    • Handle anchors and mooring lines during docking and undocking procedures
    • May steer vessels to and from fishing areas
    • May prepare and cook meals for crew members.

  • Employment requirements

    • There are no specific educational requirements.
    • On-the-job training is provided.
    • Marine Emergency Duties certificate is required by Transport Canada.
    • A deckhand training program may be required.
    • Trawlermen/women require at least one year of experience.
    • Fishing vessel deckhands require a commercial fishing licence.

  • Additional information

    • Fishing vessel deckhands may become skippers upon acquiring an entry licence and a boat.
    • Fishing vessel deckhands may progress to watchkeeper or mate positions with additional training.
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