Fishing Deckhand Training Course
This course equips you with essential skills for working as a deckhand on coastal trawl and purse seine vessels of 25-30m. Master safe gear handling, deck procedures, catch preservation, equipment maintenance, safety protocols, and crew teamwork to perform efficiently, minimise environmental impact, ensure fish quality, and progress in your maritime career.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Gain hands-on skills for safe, effective work with trawl and purse seine gear on 25-30m vessels. Cover gear parts, setting and hauling, winch and hydraulic operations, PPE, risk checks, catch handling, quality control, bycatch management, records, maintenance, and safety reviews to join crews confidently and contribute valuably.
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Develop skills
- Operate trawl and purse seine gear safely and efficiently on coastal vessels.
- Run deck procedures including setting, towing, and hauling with teamwork and signals.
- Perform safety checks with PPE, pre-departure tests, and risk assessments.
- Handle and stow catch to preserve quality, reduce waste, and comply with regulations.
- Maintain deck gear by cleaning, securing, and servicing nets, winches, and hydraulics.
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