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Prime Catch Pty Ltd is seeking General Deckhands for Prawn Trawler operating out of Wollongong.

Newly fitted out deep water freezer boat, with the capacity to catch 577 Tonne of prawn annually.
- Role includes both sea time and shore-based duties
- Must be willing to undergo regular drug and alcohol testing
- Remuneration package is $70,000 + accommodation on board the vessel.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience
- Minimum 2yrs Experience in prawn trawling and packing prawn for freezing essential
- Net mending, wire splicing and seafood processing skills essential
- 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 and cargo
- Performing routine maintenance and checks on deck equipment, cargo gear, rigging, and lifesaving and firefighting appliances
- Attaching gear and fastening towing cables to nets
- Hauling in fishing gear and removing fish and other marine life
- Sorting, cleaning, grading, preserving, stowing and freezing of Deepwater prawn

**Salary**: $69,999.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

- Performance bonus

**Experience**:

- similar: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person