Deckhand with Mustad Longline Experience

Unalaska AK

Description

F/V Baranof is seeking Longline Deckhands with Mustad experience Flying to Dutch Harbor the first week in September Must be able to get to Seattle or Anchorage at your own expense. Apply on our website: ABOUT THE M/V BARANOF The Baranof is a 183ft old Coast Guard Buoy Tender from the 40's, the crew size is approx. 20-24 depending on the fishery and including the cook and officers. The Baranof was converted years ago to a Longline Catcher Processor that fishes Pacific Cod, Black Cod (Sablefish) and Crab. REQUIREMENTS FOR THE JOB: Understand and follow instructions, directions, safety rules and procedures in English. Board and exit the vessel by gangplank or Jacob’s ladder without assistance. Board or exit a skiff without assistance in all weather conditions. Ascend and descend steep stairways and ladders in all temperatures. Work at least 16 hours per day, 7 days per week for the duration of the contract. Perform repetitive tasks for extended periods of time. Work long hours in all kinds of weather. Lift and carry weight in excess of 50 pounds repeatedly. Work in a cold and wet environment. Don life jacket, life vest and/or survival suit without assistance. Live and work with others in close quarters. Be away from medical care and supervision for 3+ months at a time. Share crew quarters, bathroom facilities, and common dining areas with other crew members. Must be able to pass pre-employment and random drug tests per USCG regulations. AIRFARE TO THE VESSEL: Your point of hire is Seattle, you will need to get there at your own expense. Your airfare from Seattle will be arranged by us and advanced to you. You will need to complete 3 consecutive trips on the vessel, each trip is estimated at around 3-5 weeks, if you choose to depart the vessel prior to completing the 3 trips you will be responsible to reimburse us for your airfare. COVID VACCINATIONS: Each crew member needs be vaccinated which means you need to provide proof of your vaccinations. You will also need to provide a negative Covid test within 3 days of traveling to the vessel. CONTRACT DURATION: The contract is for 3 trips which is estimated at 3 months (not an exact timeline). The vessel comes into Dutch Harbor after each trip to offload and resupply, each trip is approx. 3-4 weeks depending on a lot of factors. COMPENSATION: Pay is based on crew share (percentage of the catch) and is based on the actual sales price of the product produced on your trip(s). We cannot provide an estimate of what you could make, there are too many variables. DRUG-FREE: The Baranof is a Drug-Free Vessel. You cannot have any of the drugs that are on the DOT list in your system when you are on board the vessel. APPLICATION: You can apply on our website at to be considered, make sure to complete all the job history. Thank you for your interest in our company.