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Overview
Deep-sea fishery worker work is about catching fish from fishing vessels and keeping the catch safe for sale or delivery through handling, icing, salting or freezing.
In job descriptions, look for vessel deck work, fishing gear, nets, fish capture equipment, hygienic fish handling, preservation on board, navigation watches, vessel safety equipment and crew instructions.
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Open in Job ExplorerWhat the work can involve
Deep-sea fishery workers work on fishing vessels where deck tasks, gear handling, catch care and safety routines are tied to weather, sea conditions and crew coordination. The job can include preparing nets or rods, operating capture equipment, keeping watches and preserving fish before landing.
Skills and specializations
Useful skills include handling fishing gear, operating deck and ship equipment, following hygienic fishery practice, preserving fish products, supporting vessel manoeuvres and understanding vessel safety equipment. Some posts also ask for weather checks, ship logs or rescue communication.
Salary context
Salary context is shaped by trip length, vessel size, fishing gear, catch-handling duties, watchkeeping, emergency responsibilities and how much maintenance or engine-room support is included. Work with longer trips and broader safety duties is not the same as a narrower deck role.
Career paths
Experience can lead toward senior deck roles, boatmaster training, gear specialization, catch-quality work, vessel maintenance or crew coordination. Strong safety habits and reliable catch handling are important foundations.
Good to know
Check the vessel type, fishing area, trip pattern, gear and preservation method in each advert. Also look for expectations around navigation watches, deck machinery, safety drills, emergency equipment and fish-quality handling.
Editorial note
This guide is editorial career context. It is not official labour-market statistics or role-specific salary data.
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O*NET relationships: 1
Fishing and Hunting Workers
45-3031.00
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Occupation group
Deep-sea fishery workers (6223)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/24413f38-e457-4de1-bba0-5a02b7282e2c |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 6223.1 |
| ISCO group | 6223 |
| Concept type | Occupation |