Fishing vessels
Catcher + factory vessels under STCW-F. Distant-water fleets cover months at sea.
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Work environment
Among the highest-fatality industries at sea. Long hours, heavy weather, deck-machinery hazards (winches, hooks, lines).
Common ranks onboard
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
Career pathway
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