Fishing vessels

Catcher + factory vessels under STCW-F. Distant-water fleets cover months at sea.

Work environment

Among the highest-fatality industries at sea. Long hours, heavy weather, deck-machinery hazards (winches, hooks, lines).

Common ranks onboard

• master
• chief officer
• chief engineer
• able seafarer deck

Typical certificates

• STCW-F basic safety
• BST equivalents where flag is STCW-F party

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Safety risks

• Slip / fall on deck in heavy weather
• Winch + hook injuries
• Capsize from icing / shifting catch
• ILO 188 (Work in Fishing) compliance

Last verified 15 days ago