Captain Duties of Job
Have a working knowledge of all officer’s duties and job requirements
Expertly navigate vessel in all situations; including fishing, traveling while in or out of international waters, and docking
Able to navigate vessel while setting, and hauling gear
Have command of the vessel and crew
Establish adequate supervision and watches for the safe operation of the vessel ensuring proper drills and instructions
Familiar with 46 CFR part 28, stability instructions, USCG 2692 reporting requirements (i.e. IFQ landing, NMFS logbooks, daily production reports, etc.)
Work with management to ensure compliance with applicable regulations
Will ensure the NMFS observer is not impeded in doing his / her job
Ensure good discipline and order
Comply with management instructions and requirements
Assist in developing yearly fishing plan
Assist in hiring and place crewmembers in appropriate positions
Knowledge in operating all electronics, communications and computer systems.
Training and Licenses
Coast Guard mandated licenses and/or trainingCommercial fishing license
Mate Duties of Job
Have a working knowledge of all officer’s duties and job requirements
Familiar with government and / or state USCG 2692 reporting requirements (i.e. Groundfish logbooks and forms, IFQ landing requirements, etc.)
Responsible for the general record keeping for the vessel including but not limited to: vessel station bill, crew roster, garbage, radio, phone, safety medical / injury logs, and vessel licenses and documents
Responsible for all off-load documents including but not limited to: discharge tallies, discharge summaries, mate’s receipts and bills of landing
Responsible for the proper completion of personnel documents (i.e. contracts, I-9’s, W-4’s, etc.)
Knowledge in operating all electronics, communications and computer systems
Able to navigate vessel while traveling, setting, and hauling gear
Training and Licenses
Coast Guard mandated licenses and / or training
Commercial fishing license
Chief Engineer Duties of Job
Responsible for maintaining all machinery on board the fishing vessel
Refueling while in port
Fix any broken machinery if possible
Practice preventive maintenance
Maintain detailed logbook for all machinery for service and maintenance
Log engine hours and fuel consumptions for all engines for service purposes
Report any machinery problems to the Captain
Keep engine room clean and in good running order
Change oil, fuel filter and air filter on all equipment
Be conscious of not discharging any pollutants into state and federal waters
Training and Licenses
Minimum 500-ton Uninspected Fishing license
Commercial fishing license
Engineer's Assistant Duties of Job
Works exclusively for the Chief Engineer. All work given to the assistant will be directed by the Chief Engineer. Jobs are as follows but not limited to:
Daily maintenance of factory; greasing of factory equipment, adjusting belts, daily cleaning and inspecting of all factory equipment including freezer hold conveyor belts, etc.
Fabrication and mechanical repair as needed
Basic mechanical troubleshooting
Daily maintenance of Mustad System; checking and changing of sheaves & combi maintenance
Makes rounds while Chief Engineer is down as directed by Chief; ensuring all is mechanically sound. Checking for safety hazards & work from Chief’s worklist
Any additional work not listed will be directed by the Chief
Training and Licenses
Previous boat experience preferred
Commercial fishing license
Cook Duties of Job
Responsible for living conditions onboard the fishing vessel (i.e. laundry, housekeeping, etc.)
Write order and inventory food for upcoming trips
Provide quality “family style” meals
Comply with Annex V MARPOL disposal of plastics and garbage at sea
Comply with State of Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation sanitation requirements
Comply with budget requirements
Work with Marine Food Management for menu planning and galley supplies
Keep galley and equipment clean and in good working condition
Training and Licenses
Previous boat experience preferred
Commercial fishing license
Food Handler's permit
Recommended: Culinary training
Lead Foreman Duties of Job
Set and haul gear
Maintain all deck equipment/fishing gear and line
Inventory of all deck equipment
Report to Mate what is needed to maintain adequate stock of gear
Supervision of approximately eight deckhands who help set and haul gear
Responsible for getting as many freezers unloaded as possible between setting and hauling
Responsible for all operations on weathered decks, (i.e. stowing lines, securing garbage, etc)
Tie up boat
Haul mid-buoys
Operate crane safely and efficiently and run it during offloads and back-loads
Training and Licenses
Commercial fishing license
Recommended: Able Body Seaman licenses and CPR and/or First Aid Training
Crew
Deck/Gear/Factory Duties of Job
Handle Lines to tie up vessel
Set and Haul gear
Maintain Gear
Thaw and break bait
Operate Combi
Run roller operation
Assist on deck (dip net)
Bleed Fish
Run heading machine
Gutting of fish and ancillary products
Panning of product
Load and unload freezer plates
Bag and stow product
Offload and backload vessel
Training and Licenses
Commercial fishing license
Quality Control Duties of Job
Responsible for quality of finished product
Work with Factory Foreman
Report to Captain and Mate
Inspect fish for quality and handling
Take core temps to ensure fish is maintained at correct temperatures
Remove product from freezer pans so it can be bagged and stored in the hold
Help where needed in factory to help control quality throughout processing
Keep track of the amount of product in the hold
Training and Licenses
HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) certificate – usually obtained through Surefish
Commercial fishing license
Steward Duties of Job
Works for cook to maintain clean living, galley and mess areas
Assists cook in meal preparations and cleanup
Clean bathrooms, vacuum, do laundry for crew, empty garbage and keep supplies stocked
Occasionally fill in where needed
Must be able to perform all duties with minimal supervision
Training and Licenses
Commercial fishing license