Deckhand (Fishing Vessel)
かんぱんいん（ぎょせん）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishery Occupations
- Middle : Fishery Occupations
- Minor : Fishing Workers
Summary
A job that involves tasks such as deploying and retrieving nets, rope work, and hauling fish on the deck of a fishing vessel.
Description
Deck crew on fishing vessels are responsible for all deck operations, including deploying and retrieving nets, rope work, hauling fish, cleaning and organizing the deck. They operate fishing gear and maintain balance according to the ship's tilt, supporting safe and efficient fishing operations. They must respond quickly to changes in weather and sea conditions, requiring physical stamina and attention to endure long hours at sea and work in rough weather. They also need to collaborate with the captain, engineers, and other deck crew, using radio or hand signals for communication.
Future Outlook
Due to the aging of fishery workers and shortage of successors, labor shortages are becoming serious, and the introduction of efficiency and automation technologies is expected to progress.
Personality Traits
Physically Fit / Strong Sense of Responsibility / Team-oriented
Work Style
Career Path
Helmsman → Deck Boss → Fishing Vessel Captain
Required Skills
Deck Work Safety / Fish Hauling Operation / Fishing Gear Operation / Rope Work / Vessel Knowledge
Recommended Skills
Communication Skills (Multilingual) / First Aid / Radio Communication Operation / Weather and Tide Reading
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Because quick response to changes in weather and fishing conditions is necessary. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because small mistakes in net tying or equipment operation can lead to accidents. |
| Communication Skills | Because accurate transmission and understanding of instructions is necessary during deck work. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because handling heavy fishing gear and long hours of deck work are required. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because enduring long hours of work in harsh marine environments. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because cooperating with a small number of crew to carry out work safely. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because the work is mainly manualized, and creative thinking is not much required. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because there is little numerical or measurement work. |
Related Qualifications
- Small Vessel Operator
Aliases
- Deck Crew
- Deck Worker
- Deckhand
Related Jobs
- Engineer (Fishing Vessel)
- Fishing Vessel Captain
- Helmsman (Fishing Vessel)