Bosun

Sea Harvest Group Limited is a leading blackowned responsible internationally recognised vertically integrated seafood and branded fastmoving consumer goods (FMCG) business. Established in 1964 Sea Harvest is now a household brand in South Africa and beyond. Its purpose is to create value that fuels economic growth and benefits society through job creation food security and social transformation

POSITION: BOSUN
REPORTING TO: SKIPPER

PURPOSE:Ensure a safe deck operation with good stock maintenance of all fishing gear. Monitor and
ensure a safe bridge watch.

OUTPUTS AND MEASUREMENTS:
Duties include but are not limited to:
Ensure a safe and professional deck operation.
Ensure all responsibilities are communicated to staff.
Ensure all fishing gear is always safe and operational.
Ensure all deck staff are always wearing relevant PPE.
All deck activities whilst trawling and hauling are in accordance with the
applicable SOP.
Operates basic function of the windlass which includes letting go and heaving
up an anchor.
Ensure a safe and effective bridge watch and port watch.
Bridge watches are kept in accordance to the Sea Harvest and SAMSA
regulations at all times.
Accommodation and deck must be always kept clean whilst the vessel is
alongside.
All duties to be carried out in accordance with the relevant SOP and strictly
according to company performance standards at all times.
Ensure a good level of stock maintenance and fishing gear
Ensure fishing gear is ordered in advance.
Ensures all fishing gear is tallied on a regular basis and stowed safely at all
times.
Ensure special fishing gear items are always in stock.
Ensure fishing gear requiring repair is done either onboard or ashore.
Responsible for the ships anchors cordage deck crew and the ships boats
while on board.

REQUIRMENTS AND COMPETENCIES:
Has wide knowledge in the use of knots hitches bends whipping and
splicing.
Good verbal communication skills
Ability to teach mentor and motivate.
Positive attitude and problem solving.