Fishing Deckhand Training Course
Master core skills for work on coastal trawl and purse seine vessels. Learn deck safety, gear handling, catch quality, vessel systems, and crew communication to operate efficiently, protect the environment, and advance your maritime deckhand career.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
The Fishing Deckhand Training Course gives you practical, step-by-step skills to work safely and efficiently with trawl and purse seine gear on 25–30m vessels. Learn gear components, setting and hauling procedures, winch and hydraulic use, PPE, risk assessment, catch handling, quality preservation, bycatch reduction, recordkeeping, post-trip maintenance, and safety debriefs so you can join a crew confident, prepared, and ready to add value.
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Develop skills
- Operate trawl and purse seine gear: safe, efficient deck work for coastal vessels.
- Run deck procedures: set, tow, and haul gear with clear signals and teamwork.
- Perform safety checks: PPE, pre-departure tests, and risk assessments that work.
- Handle and stow catch: preserve fish quality, reduce waste, and meet regulations.
- Maintain deck gear: clean, secure, and service nets, winches, and hydraulic systems.
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