Maritime and Fishing Activities

If you are drawn to the sea and want to become a professional in the fishing sector, this vocational programme prepares you to work aboard fishing vessels and aquaculture support boats from day one.

• You will learn to prepare and handle fishing gear such as longlines, trawl nets, purse seines and shellfish-gathering equipment.
• You will practise shooting and hauling gear in real-life situations on deck.
• You will master techniques for removing catches from nets, sorting them and preserving fish and shellfish.
• You will study the maintenance of engines and auxiliary equipment on fishing vessels.
• You will receive training in maritime safety and first aid, which are essential in a marine environment.

Upon completion, you will be able to work as a fishing deckhand, bridge or engine-room rating, or shellfish gatherer afloat, building your career at sea.