Benjamin Kimball

Lobster Fisherman

Chase Peaslee

06.2019 - 08.2024

Packaged and loaded products for shipment.
Collected fish and marine delicacies using nets, traps and other methods.
Sorted, packed and stored catch with salt or ice.
Designed effective and safe fishing routes for Type vessels, continuously studying maps and changing weather conditions.
Stocked vessel with equipment for fishing, boating operations and effective emergency response.
Operated shipboard equipment and devices to plan and optimize navigational routes for Type vessel.
Conducted daily inspections, completed basic maintenance and performed minor repairs to keep gear and equipment in optimal condition.
Applied knowledge of areas and navigational skills to keep vessel on-target and bring in maximum returns.
Safely and accurately setup Type traps and Type equipment to catch Type fish.
Hauled in Type loads, sorted catch and packed hold with desirable fish.
Operated navigational instruments to correctly steer vessel.
Kept nets, cables, ropes and other deck equipment properly stored to control wear and maintain crew safety.
Checked and emptied Type fish traps, checked catches for quality and stored according to size and type.
Cleaned equipment and facilities, paying close attention to operability and safety.
Measured, sorted and stored catches, returning illegal or undesirable creatures back to water.
Obtained required approvals for using poisons or traps.
Inspected weather forecasts to effectively plan trips around storms and other hazardous conditions.
Monitored weather, crew and vessel conditions to make sound operational choices.
Closely followed protocols for emergency situations, maintaining calmness and efficiency.
Performed basic repairs and common maintenance tasks during trips to keep equipment functional.
Stayed up to date on best fishing locations in area to maximize trip profits.