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This group performs some or all of the following duties:

• Prepare nets, lines and other fishing tackle, and operate fishing gear to catch fish and other marine life
• Sort, return protected species to the water, clean and pack fish in ice and stow catch in hold
• Repair nets, splice ropes and maintain fishing gear and other deck equipment
• Clean deck surfaces and fish hold
• Handle anchors and mooring lines during docking and undocking procedures
• May steer vessels to and from fishing areas
• May prepare and cook meals for crew members.

• There are no specific educational requirements.
• On-the-job training is provided.
• Marine Emergency Duties certificate is required by Transport Canada.
• A deckhand training program may be required.
• Trawlermen/women require at least one year of experience.
• Fishing vessel deckhands require a commercial fishing licence.

• Fishing vessel deckhands may become skippers upon acquiring an entry licence and a boat.
• Fishing vessel deckhands may progress to watchkeeper or mate positions with additional training.

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