Vessel Deckhand - Hands-On Deck Ops & Safety

Trident Seafoods; Dutch Harbor (AK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Trident Seafoods seeks a deck-hand to support daily deck operations on a fishing vessel. You will assist with setting and hauling nets, operate cranes and lifting devices, and help load supplies while maintaining safety and readiness for watches at sea.

Responsibilities include cooking for a 4–6 person crew, following environmental and safety policies, and communicating incidents to supervisors. Candidates should have at least 1 year on a fishing vessel and relevant licenses.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience on a fishing vessel.
• Basic firefighting skills.
• Appropriate licenses/permits of trade (e.g., CG license of appropriate tonnage. STCW endorsement) when required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with pre-season and day-to-day deck operations of the vessel.
• Direct and oversee launching and retrieval of a skiff.
• Operate cranes, hooks, anchor winches, slings, and other lifting devices safely.
• Load and stow vessel supplies and be willing to stand watch while underway and at anchor.
• Follow safety policies, complete required training, and report incidents or risks.
• Cook meals for a 4–6 person vessel crew.
• Maintain knowledge of environmental and safety policies and participate in training.
• Notify designated personnel of environmental or safety incidents or risks.

Skills

Deck operations

Crane operation

Safety procedures

Emergency response

Education

CG license / STCW endorsement

Tools

Crane operation

Job description

Trident Seafoods seeks a deck-hand to support daily deck operations on a fishing vessel. You will assist with setting and hauling nets, operate cranes and lifting devices, and help load supplies while maintaining safety and readiness for watches at sea.

Responsibilities include cooking for a 4–6 person crew, following environmental and safety policies, and communicating incidents to supervisors. Candidates should have at least 1 year on a fishing vessel and relevant licenses.