Fishing Deckhand Training Course
Gain essential skills for coastal trawl and purse seine vessels. Master deck safety, gear handling, catch quality preservation, vessel systems maintenance, and crew communication to work efficiently, minimise environmental impact, and progress in your maritime deckhand career. This course equips you with practical knowledge for safe, productive fishing operations on 25–30m boats.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
certificate valid in your country
What will I learn?
This Fishing Deckhand Training Course delivers hands-on skills for safe, effective work with trawl and purse seine gear on 25–30m vessels. Cover gear parts, setting and hauling steps, winch and hydraulic operations, PPE use, risk checks, catch processing, quality control, bycatch minimisation, logging, gear upkeep after trips, and safety reviews to join crews ready and capable.
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Develop skills
- Operate trawl and purse seine gear safely and efficiently on coastal vessels.
- Run deck procedures: set, tow, and haul gear using clear signals and teamwork.
- Perform safety checks: use PPE, pre-departure tests, and risk assessments effectively.
- Handle and stow catch: preserve quality, reduce waste, and comply with regulations.
- Maintain deck gear: clean, secure, and service nets, winches, and hydraulics.
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