Fishermen or women, also called fishing deckhands, work on fishing boats such as trawlers, drifters, factory ships or small inshore boats. They go to sea to catch fish and shellfish.
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The figures below are only a guide. Actual pay rates may vary, depending on:
Pay for fishermen and women can vary greatly, depending on experience, the size of the vessel they work on and also the type of fish or seafood being caught. It is common to be paid a ‘crew share’, which is a percentage of the profit of the catch, but some may be paid an agreed fee with a smaller percentage share.
Payment arrangements can vary depending on the size of the vessel and type of fishing, for example pots and traps or trawling.
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Employers include large companies and small family businesses.
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The following organisations may be able to provide further information.
Lantra Scotland
Tel: 01738 310164
E-mail:
scotland@lantra.co.uk
Website:
https://www.scotland.lantra.co.uk/
Twitter:
@LantraScotland
Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/lantrascotland/
Lantra is the Sector Skills Council for the environmental and land-based sector.
Scottish Fisherman's Federation (SFF)
Tel: 01224 646944
E-mail:
sff@sff.co.uk
Website:
http://www.sff.co.uk
Twitter:
@sff_uk
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/sff.uk?fref=ts&ref=br_tf