Fishing Deckhand Training Course
This course equips you with essential skills for coastal trawl and purse seine vessels. Master deck safety, gear handling, catch quality preservation, vessel systems maintenance, and crew communication. Operate efficiently, protect the environment, and boost your maritime deckhand career prospects in just a few weeks of hands-on training.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Gain practical skills for safe, efficient work as a deckhand on 25–30m vessels using trawl and purse seine gear. Cover gear components, setting/hauling, winch/hydraulics, PPE, risk assessment, catch handling, quality preservation, bycatch reduction, recordkeeping, maintenance, and safety debriefs to join crews confidently.
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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 gear 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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