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Fishing Vessel Master — Adriatic (Seasonal)

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Fishing Vessel Master · Fishing · Adriatic, Split

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Overview

Position
Fishing Vessel Master
Vessel type
Fishing
Charter / private
Commercial
Flag
Other flag
Sector
Merchant Shipping
Contract
Seasonal
Duration
7 months
Starts
Experience required
8 years
Salary
2,800–3,400 EUR per month
Posted
Job reference
2D6A

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Summary

••• is recruiting on behalf of a private Adriatic fishing operator for a captain to run a 34 m trawler out of Split for the 2027 fishing season, working coastal and offshore grounds in the Adriatic. The vessel owner's identity is shared with shortlisted applicants after they apply.

You will hold full command responsibility for a ten-person crew, plan fishing grounds and gear deployment around seasonal quota rules, and keep the vessel's catch log and safety equipment in order. A TR Fishing Vessel Master certificate of competency (or flag-state equivalent) and a current TR Seafarer Health Certificate (or flag-state equivalent) are required, along with at least eight years of fishing vessel experience including prior time as captain or mate.

Responsibilities

  • Command of a ten-person crew and fishing gear operations
  • Fishing ground and gear deployment planning within quota rules
  • Catch logging and safety equipment maintenance
  • Coordination with port authorities on landings

Benefits

  • Seasonal contract, board and lodging included
  • Share of the season's catch bonus
  • Medical insurance

Qualifications

Required certificates

  • STCW Basic Safety TrainingSTCW_BASIC
  • TR Seafarer Health CertificateTR_SAGLIK_YOKLAMA
  • TR Fishing Vessel MasterTR_BALIKCI_KAPTAN

Language & visas

Language requirement

  • English · A2
  • Croatian · A2

Visa requirement

None

Location

Region
Adriatic
City
Split
Country
Croatia
Embarkation port
Split

Employer

Employer verified · Company registration and an authorised contact were checked by SeaTalent.

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