Learn
by doing.
As a crew member, you’ll be part of a close-knit team, working alongside the skipper and other harvesters.
You’ll set and haul gear such as nets, traps, or lines. You’ll help bring the catch aboard, handle and store it to maintain its quality. You’ll also rebait and reset gear, help maintain equipment, and keep the deck safe, organized, and ready as the vessel moves from one fishing area to the next.
Back at the wharf, you could find yourself unloading the catch, prepping gear and supplies, and getting the vessel ready for the next trip.
It’s active, hands-on work
And the best way to build the skills, sea time, and confidence you need to move forward.
Your journey starts here
Getting into the fishery is simpler than you may think. Here are the steps.
Your journey starts here
Getting into the fishery is simpler than you may think. Here are the steps.
01
Find a sponsoring harvester and get registered
Connect with a certified owner-operator and register as an apprentice with the PFHCB. Need help? We can connect you!
02
Complete marine safety training
Before beginning your second fishing season, you’ll need to complete a marine emergency course lasting one to three days.
03
Gain experience
Build practical skills alongside experienced harvesters – all while earning a good income!
04
Happy working as a crew member?
You can build a rewarding career without going any further.
Level up,
if you like.
Level up, if you like.
$80,000
Potential average seasonal earnings on a smaller fishing enterprise
$200,000
Potential seasonal earnings
on a large inshore crab boat
$80,000
Potential average seasonal earnings
on a smaller fishing enterprise
$200,000
Potential seasonal earnings
on a large inshore crab boat
Safety at sea
Everyone has a role to play in making the fishery safer.
Through practical training, safer work practices, and life-saving technology, harvesters are building a stronger safety culture of shared responsibility on the water, united by one essential goal: making sure everyone returns home safely.