Romanzof Fishing Co - F/V Baranof
The M/V Baranof is looking for crew to join them.
Please read carefully before applying:
YOU WILL HAVE TO GET YOURSELF TO SEATTLE AND SPEND ONE NIGHT AT YOUR OWN EXPENSE
This will be probably one of the hardest jobs you will ever do in your life, it is long, grueling 16-hour shifts with little breaks, and every muscle in your body is going to ache for the first 2 weeks. The boat is going to be moving and rocking. A recommendation is to watch videos online on longlining, there aren't many that also process. Most processing vessels are anchored 3 miles from land, we are NOT, the Baranof is fishing while the crew is processing. This allows us to fish longer.
We are hiring for processors only, we do not have a cook or deckhand spot available. Deckhand positions are assigned to those who are or have already worked onboard.
When applying, make sure you provide your last 5 years of employment and please explain any gaps in employment.
F/V Baranof is a fishing vessel that fishes and processes and is seeking PROCESSORS immediately, with no experience necessary. Pot caught Black Cod and Longline Pacific Cod. The Baranof also fishes for King Crab, Bairdi & Opilio when the fishery is open.
Process positions open onboard Fishing Vessel Baranof, you must be able to GET TO SEATTLE AT YOUR OWN EXPENSE. You only need to get to Seattle's Seatac Airport which is where you will be flying out of.
Please apply for the position on our website: https://baranofcourageous.com/
ABOUT THE M/V BARANOF
The Baranof is a 183ft old Coast Guard Buoy Tender from the '40s, and the crew size is approx. 20-26 depending on the fishery and including the cook and officers. The Baranof converted years ago to a Longline Catcher Processor that fishes Pacific Cod, Black Cod (Sablefish), and Crab.
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION
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, seven days per week for the duration of the contract.
Perform repetitive tasks for extended periods.
Work long hours in all kinds of weather.
Lift and carry a weight of more than 50 pounds repeatedly.
Work in a cold and wet environment.
Don life jacket, life vest, and 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 DOT drug tests per USCG regulations.
AIRFARE TO THE VESSEL:
Your point of hire is Seattle or Anchorage; 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 three 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.
CONTRACT DURATION:
The contract is for 3 trips which are estimated at three 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 many 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 drugs on the DOT list in your system when you are on board the vessel.
APPLICATION:
WITHOUT THE PAST FIVE YEARS OF WORK HISTORY, PAID OR UNPAID, OR WHATEVER YOU HAVE BEEN DOING during that time on your application, it may not be considered.
You can apply on our website at https://baranofcourageous.com/
We appreciate your interest in our company.