Jobs in the maritime industry

The marine trades bring together a large number of activities:

- the sea fisher: works on the boat, raises lines, drag nets, bins, etc.
Sorts the catch, unloads, keeps the boat clean

- marine culture: breeder of marine shellfish (or conchyliculture), sea fish (pisciculture or marine aquaculture) and algae (algoculture) or crustaceans.

 - the fish trader: the link between the fisherman and retail. Prepares and packages the catch (slicing, filetting, packaging, etc.). Must follow strict hygiene rules.

  - the fish monger: buys and sells products fresh from the catch (sea fish, freshwater fish, shellfish and crustaceans) and from aquaculture.

 During all these activities the risks are many and varied
Some examples:

- Working in the cold and damp causes discomfort, fatigue
I wear rain wear, warm clothing (bodywarmer, pullover, hood, etc.)

- Cuts, grazes, impacts when processing fish, raising lines, etc..
I wear gloves against grazes, cuts

- slipping on wet, icy, soapy floors
I equip myself with the appropriate shoes and boots. 

- noise on the boats, when processing the catch
I protect myself with ear plugs, headbands, etc. 

- musculoskeletal disorders during handling operations
I reduce the weight of loads, I use handling apparatus.

- but obviously and sadly the most serious risk is that of shipwreck.

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