Hard Skills
IntermediateGillnet Deployment and RetrievalOperating hydraulic reels and managing net tension during the setting and hauling of commercial gillnets.
Entry-levelCatch Processing and PreservationSorting, bleeding, cleaning, and icing fish to meet food safety and quality standards immediately after harvest.
AdvancedMarine Safety ProceduresKnowledge and execution of emergency protocols including man-overboard, fire suppression, and abandon ship drills.
IntermediateNet Mending and MaintenanceRepairing holes in gillnets using specialized needles and twine to maintain gear integrity.
Soft Skills
IntermediateTeam Communication and CoordinationUsing clear verbal and non-verbal signals to coordinate movements with the skipper and other deckhands in noisy environments.
AdvancedSituational AwarenessMaintaining constant vigilance regarding weather conditions, deck machinery movement, and surrounding vessel traffic.