Ships, Water Vessels & Marine (Engineering) - Global Skilled Employment Services

DECK HANDS / FISHING HANDS Location: Hobart, TAS 7000  Tenure: Full-time, Permanent Comprehensive salary package from $65,835 PA (plus superannuation) Position Summary: On behalf of our client, Global Skilled Employment Services is looking for a skilled and experienced Deck / Fishing Hands who have strong communication skills, are self-motivated and must have the ability to work with a team.
Required Qualification: ·      Two (2) years recent relevant overseas experience.
·      Holds safety and rescue certificates compliant with the International Convention on Standards, Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers 1978 (as amended).
·      Holds a first aid certificate (valid within 12 months).
Main duties: ·      Performs maintenance and lookout tasks aboard a ship or catches fish, crustacean and molluscs using nets, lines and traps in ocean and inland waters.
·      Handling ropes and wires, and operating mooring equipment when berthing and unberthing.
·      Standing lookout watches at sea and adjusting the ship's course as directed.
·      Assisting with cargo operations using on-board equipment and stowing and securing cargo.
·      Patrolling ships to ensure safety of the vessel, cargo and passengers.
·      Performing routine maintenance and checks on deck equipment, cargo gear, rigging, and lifesaving and fire-fighting appliances.
·      Attaching gear and fastening towing cables to nets.
·      Casting and lowering nets, pots, lines and traps into water.
·      Preparing lines, attaching running gear and bait, and setting lines into position.
·      Hauling in fishing gear and removing fish and other marine life.
Qualified applicants may apply online.