Romanzof Fishing Co - F/V Baranof is currently hiring processors and experienced deckhands.
We are looking for experienced long-line deckhands. Please only apply as a deckhand if you have verifiable longline experience on a fishing vessel; otherwise, please apply as a processor. Only one application is necessary for all positions.
Crew will be boarding the vessel in Seattle approximately on 4/18/25; we will know more in a few days.
Applicants should be aware that they are responsible for their transportation to Seattle.
The demanding job requires long, strenuous 16-hour shifts with minimal breaks. Initially, your body may experience discomfort as it adjusts to new physical demands, and you will need to work on a moving vessel.
To prepare, we suggest viewing online videos about longlining and processing. Unlike other vessels that fish or process, the Baranof does both, extending our fishing duration.
When applying, please provide a comprehensive employment history for the last five years and clarify any employment gaps, including all paid or unpaid work.
Candidates must be able to travel to Seattle at their own cost. To apply, please visit our website: www.baranofcourageous.com
About the M/V Baranof: The Baranof is a 183-foot former Coast Guard buoy tender from the 1940s converted into a longline catcher processor. The crew typically numbers between 19 and 24, including officers, and varies with the fishery. The vessel targets Pacific cod, black cod (sablefish), and crab, subject to fishery openings.
Position requirements:
- Comprehend instructions, directions, safety protocols, and procedures in English.
- Independently board and disembark the vessel via gangplank or Jacob's ladder.
- Enter and exit a skiff unaided in all weather conditions.
- Navigate steep stairways and ladders in varying temperatures.
- Commit to working at least 16 hours daily, seven days a week, for the contract's duration.
- Handle repetitive tasks for prolonged periods.
- Work extended hours under various weather conditions. Rigorous weather conditions