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California Commercial Fishing
Apprenticeship Program
Manual
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A manual for commercial fishermen sponsors and apprentices participating in the apprenticeship program 1st Edition, 20 December 2019
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FundingforthedevelopmentofthisprogramwasprovidedbytheNationalFishandWildlifeFoundationGrantID0303.16.052922withfundsfromtheU.S.DepartmentofCommerce’sNationalOceanicandAtmosphericAdministrationGrant#NA15NMF4540400,theGordonandBettyMooreFoundation,theDavidandLucilePackardFoundation,andtheWalton
FamilyFoundation.
TheprogramwasdevelopedthroughapartnershipbetweenCaliforniaSeaGrantandcommercialfishingpartnersinSanDiegoandSantaBarbara,California,withinputand
contributionsfromotherfishinggroups,academicinstitutionsandSeaGrantprograms.Theguidelinesoutlinedhereindonotallnecessarilyreflecttheviewsofanyofthose
organizations.
PublishedbytheCaliforniaSeaGrantCollegeProgram19500GilmanDrive,Dept.0232
LaJolla,CA92093-0232(858)534-4600
www.caseagrant.ucsd.eduPublicationNo.CASG-19-0111stEdition:December2019
1 Recommended citation: California Sea Grant. 2019. California Commercial Fishing Apprenticeship Program Manual, 1st Edition. 20 December 2019. Publication no. CASG-19-011. La Jolla, California. 12 pp.
California Commercial Fishing Apprenticeship Program
Manual
Program Coordinator
CaliforniaSeaGrantScrippsInstitutionofOceanography,UCSanDiego
9500GilmanDr.0232LaJolla,CA92093-0232
web:http://caseagrant.ucsd.edu/apprentice
SanDiegoContact:TheresaSinicropeTalley,[email protected],858-200-6975
SantaBarbara
Contact:CarolynnCulver,[email protected],805-893-4530
Commercial Fishing Partners
SanDiego
SanDiegoFishermen’sWorkingGroup8021LemonAve.LaMesa,CA91941
web:www.facebook.com/San-Diego-Fishermens-Working-Group
Contact:PeterHalmay,[email protected],619-957-7121
SantaBarbaraCommercialFishermenofSantaBarbara,Inc.
6HarborWay#155SantaBarbara,CA93109web:http://www.cfsb.info
Contact:KimSelkoe,[email protected],805-965-3023ext.109
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Welcome WelcometotheCaliforniaCommercialFishingApprenticeshipProgram!Thisprogramwasdevelopedtohelpaddressagrowingneedforqualifiedpeopletofillthejobsofcommercialfishermen.Nearly60percentofCalifornia’scommercialfishermenareexpectedtoretireinthenext5to10years.Also,regulations,marketing,andmanagementhavebecomeincreasinglycomplex,requiringwell-trainedentrantswhocancontributetoresourcemanagementwhilealsomaintaininganddevelopingmarketsfortheircatch.TheCommercialFishingApprenticeshipProgramisdesignedtomakeCaliforniacommercialfisheriesmoreresilientbytrainingfishermenastheyenterfisheriestherebysupportingeconomically,ecologicallyandsociallysustainablefisheries.Thisprogramiscoarselymodeledafterotherapprenticeshipprograms(e.g.,plumbers,constructionworkers,automotivetechnicians,aerospaceengineers)andincorporatesmanyofthestatestandardsforsuchprograms.ThemanualandassociatedprogramwasdesignedbyCaliforniaSeaGrantExtensionSpecialistsandmembersoftheSanDiegoFishermen’sWorkingGroupandCommercialFishermenofSantaBarbara,withinputandsupportfrommanyothergroupsincluding:AlaskaLonglineFisherman’sAssociation;AlaskaMarineSafetyEducationAssociation(AMSEA);AlaskaSeaGrant;CaliforniaDivisionofApprenticeshipStandards;MaineCenterforCoastalFisheries;MarineScienceInstitute,UCSantaBarbara;MiramarCommunityCollege;SantaBarbaraCityCollege;ScrippsInstitutionofOceanography,UniversityofCaliforniaSanDiego;UniversityofCaliforniaSanDiegoExtension;andU.S.CoastGuardAuxillary.FinancialsupportfordevelopmentoftheprogramwasprovidedbytheNationalFisheriesandWildlifeFoundation(NFWF)andtheCaliforniaSeaGrantProgram.Thismanualintroducescommercialfishermensponsorsandapprenticestotheprogram,includingroles,responsibilitiesandbenefitsofbeingahostandastudent.Itdescribesrequirementsforentering,advancingandcompletingtheprogram,withcheckliststhatcanbeusedalongtheway.Wehavedevelopedtheprogramwiththeintentionofadaptingittofishingregionsthroughoutthestateandelsewhere.Italsomayserveasafoundationfortrainingprogramsforotherocean-basedcareers,suchasrecreationalcharterboatoperationsandaquaculture.Wewelcomeyourinputonwaystoimproveand/orexpandtheprogramtobenefitcommunitiesthroughoutthenation.ThankyouforyourinterestintheCaliforniaCommercialFishingApprenticeshipProgram!
Table of Contents
Welcome .................................................................................................................................... i
The California Commercial Fishing Apprenticeship Program ...................................................... 1 Workshop Training .............................................................................................................................. 3 On-the-Job Training ............................................................................................................................. 3 Program Partner Roles ........................................................................................................................ 4
Benefits to and Responsibilities of Program Participants ........................................................... 6 Fishermen Sponsors ............................................................................................................................ 6 Apprentices ......................................................................................................................................... 7
Resources .................................................................................................................................. 8
Appendix 1: Checklist of Apprentice On-the-Job Required Training and Skills ............................ 2 Work Topic 1: Safety, Seamanship and Navigation Competency Checklist ........................................... 2 Work Topic 2: Boat and Gear Operations and Maintenance Competency Checklist ............................. 4 Work Topic 3: Fisheries Science, Policy and Practice Competency Checklist ......................................... 5 Work Topic 4: Business and Marketing Competency Checklist ............................................................. 7
Appendix 2: Workshop Agreement ............................................................................................ 8
Appendix 3: Sample Crewmember Contract ............................................................................... 9
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The California Commercial Fishing Apprenticeship Program TheCaliforniaCommercialFishingApprenticeshipProgramisprovidedthroughapartnershipwithcommercialfishermen,educators,andCaliforniaSeaGrantSpecialistsinSanDiegoandSantaBarbaracounties(Fig.1).Thestandardsforentry,wages,hours,workingconditions,andthespecificknowledgeandskillsonemustmasterforprogramcertification(Table1)weresetbycommercialfishermenwithassistanceofthepartners.Theapprenticeshipincludestwotrainingcomponents:workshoptrainingandon-the-jobtraining.
Figure1.CaliforniaCommercialFishingApprenticeshipProgramorganizationalstructure.
California Commercial Fishing Apprenticeship ProgramOrganizational Structure
Apprentices
Trainees nominated and sponsored by one or more veteran commercial
fishermen who are participating in the program
Workshop TrainingCalifornia Sea Grant
Alaska Sea GrantAMSEAU.S. Coast GuardAdvanced Yacht ServicesSanta Barbara City CollegeScripps Institution of Oceanography
Other education institutions, businesses and organizations that can provide relevant workshops or classes
On-the-Job TrainingCalifornia Commercial
Fishermen
San Diego Fishermen’s Working Group
Santa Barbara Commercial Fishermen
Other local commercial fishing groups as the program expands
Partners in training
& pursuit of funding
opportunities
Mentor-mentee relationshipCrew member contract
Instructor-student relationshipWorkshop agreement
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Table1.Entrance,advancementandcompletioncriteriafortheCommercialFishingApprenticeshipProgram
ENTRANCE CRITERIA
Minimum age 18 years
Required education High School Graduation, GED or Equivalent Must be able to read, write and understand English
Entry requirements � Completed application form and requested information about you and your sponsor(s)
� Registration payment � Swim test certificate. To be provided by a certified lifeguard confirming
completion of a standard swim test (swim 100 meters and tread water for three minutes)
� Confirmation of at-sea fitness (ability to function on a boat while at sea) through participation in at least one commercial fishing trip as an observer (e.g., a photo of you on the vessel or note from the captain)
� Physician’s health certificate. Confirmation that you are physically fit to work as a fisherman on a commercial fishing vessel. The physician must understand the physical conditions and demands of commercial fishing and provide an assessment,, including but not limited to: o Susceptibility to chronic motion sickness o Ability to live in confined quarters o Ability to tolerate stress o Ability to lift and carry heavy objects up to 50 pounds o Ability to drag heavy objects up to 200 pounds o Ability to climb a ladder
� Drug test report
ADVANCEMENT CRITERIA
Requirements to complete before on-the-job training begins
� Attend, satisfactorily participate in, and pass the program’s workshop training component, including AMSEA Drill Conductor Training for Commercial Fishermen test
� Apply for and receive a California Commercial Fishing License � Apply for and receive a California Boater Card (using the UCSG Boater Skills
Certificate earned in this program) � Participate in at least one fishing trip as a licensed commercial fisherman on
a fishing vessel (provide copy of fish ticket)
Starting wage Variable. Wage is calculated as a percentage of catch earnings, which will vary with boat/crew size, fishery, season, catch amount and selling price.
COMPLETION CRITERIA
Completion requirements � Meet all advancement criteria � Complete 1,000 hours of hands-on training with veteran fishermen (activity
log required) o ~150 hours on safety, seamanship, and navigation o ~600 hours on boat and gear operations and maintenance o ~125 hours on fisheries science, conservation, and management o ~125 hours on business
Time commitment: 6 months to 1 year
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Workshop Training
Theworkshoptrainingcomponententailsabout90-100hoursofinteractiveandon-linetrainingactivities(Table2)providedoveratwo-tothree-weekperiod.Itintroducestheapprenticestotheconceptsunderlyingkeyaspectsoftheoccupation,including(1)FisheriesScience,ConservationandPractice,(2)BoatSafety,SeamanshipandNavigation,and(3)BusinessandMarketing.Uponcompletionofthisprogramcomponent,apprenticeswillhavehadtheopportunitytoobtainafirstaid,CPRandAEDtrainingcard,aCaliforniaBoaterCard,andtheAlaskaMarineSafetyEducationAssociation(AMSEA)DrillConductortrainingcertificate(requiredforcommercialfishing).Table2.WorkshoptrainingsneededtofulfilltherequirementsoftheCommercialFishingApprenticeshipProgram.AMSEA=AlaskaMarineSafetyEducationAssociation,USCGAux=U.S.CoastGuardAuxiliary.
Topic #hours Workshop (W) or Online Training (OnL) Fisheries Science, Conservation & Practice 24 Introduction to Fisheries Science, Policy and Practice (W)
Boating Safety, Seamanship & Navigation 16 USCG Auxillary Boating Skills and Seamanship (W)
12 AMSEA USCG Accepted Drill Conductor Training: Survival Equipment, Procedures and Onboard Drills (W)
7 Mariner’s CPR, AED, first aid combo (W)
2 Boat US Foundation Clean Boating (www.boatus.org/clean-course/) (OnL)
Business and Marketing 24 Introduction to Seafood Business and Marketing (W)
5 LinkedIn Learning: Quickbooks Training (OnL)
Total Hours 90
On-the-Job Training
TheOn-the-Jobtrainingcomponententails1,000hoursofworkexperienceovera6to12monthperiod.Thistrainingincludeshands-onexperiencebefore,duringandafterfishingtripsinordertoprepare,operate,maintain,repairandstowboatsandgear.Italsocoverssaleofthecatch.Suggestedon-the-jobtraininghoursforeachcategoryarelistedinTable3,withspecifictaskslistedinAppendix1.Thesearerecommendedminimumhourswithineachcategory,butthenumberofhourscanberedistributedacrosscategoriesasneeded,aslongasatleast1,000hoursarecompletedwithsometrainingobtainedforeachcategory.
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Table3.Trainingcategoriesandapproximatenumberofhoursofon-the-jobtrainingper6-12monthcommercialfishingapprenticeship.
Suggested Hours
Training Categories
125 Fisheries Science, Conservation and Management (e.g., data collections, record keeping, regulations, attend one or more commission or council meetings)
150 Safety, seamanship and navigation (e.g., use and maintenance of safety and navigation equipment; boat handling; vessel stability and emergency response)
600 Boat and gear operations and maintenance (performing common tasks related to watch keeping, being a deckhand, galley duty, prep and operation of fishing gear, monitoring and repair of internal and external vessel features of vessels and fishing gear))
125 Business and marketing (e.g., seafood handling, storage and safety; marketing, sales and book keeping)
1,000 Minimum On-the-Job Training Hours
Program Partner Roles Forthisprogramtobesuccessful,programpartnersmustfulfillspecificresponsibilitiesCaliforniaSeaGrantalsoservesasacoordinatorfortheprogram’sWorkshopTrainingcomponent.TheassociatedactivitiesareprovidedbyCaliforniaSeaGrantincooperationwithavarietyofpartneringCalifornia Sea Grant & Education Partners TheProgramCoordinator,CaliforniaSeaGrant,coordinatesandadministerstheprogram,includingcommunicatingwithfishermentoidentifyneededclasses,coordinatingclassofferingswiththeeducationpartners,compilingapprenticeachievementrecords,managingprogramfees,andseekingfundingforapprenticescholarships.CaliforniaSeaGrantalsoservesasacoordinatorfortheprogram’sWorkshopTrainingcomponent.TheassociatedactivitiesareprovidedbyCaliforniaSeaGrantincooperationwithavarietyofpartneringeducationandtraininggroupsincluding,U.S.CoastGuard,communitycolleges,adulteducationinstitutions,independenttrainingprograms,oruniversityextensionprograms,withsomecoursesofferedonlineviatheseinstitutions.Eachapprenticeisrequiredtoenterintoaworkshoptrainingagreementoutliningexpectationsforcompletionofthisprogramcomponent(Appendix2WorkshopAgreement).Fishermen Sponsors Veteranfishermenareresponsiblefornominatingapprenticecandidatesforadmittanceintotheprogram,andthenprovidingconfirmationofat-seafitness(abilitytofunctiononaboatwhileatsea)bytakingthecandidateonatleastonecommercialfishingtripasanobserver(e.g.,takeaphotooftheapprenticeonthevesselorprovideanote).Programpartnerswillhelpwithcandidaterecruitmentwithintheirnormaloperations(e.g.,postsonorganizationwebsitesandsocialmedia),andwillincreaserecruitmenteffortsifthefishermenrequestadditionalhelp.Eachapprenticemaybesponsoredbyoneormorefishermen,butasinglefishermanwillserveasthemaincontactand
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ensurethatrecordsofcompletedtrainingskillsandtime(hours)arekeptandsubmittedtotheWorkshopTrainingCoordinator.Fishermensponsorsmusthiretheapprenticeusingthesamearrangementascrewmembers,usuallyasacontractor.Thisemploymentarrangementhelpstomaintainflexibilityforthefishermensponsors,eachofwhorepresentshisorherown,oftensmall,independentbusiness;andfortheapprentices,whomayfishfordifferentvessels(businesses)acrossseasons.Eachveteranfisherman(captain)isrequiredbytheJonesActtoprovideworker’scompensationinsurancetocrewmembers,includingapprentices,tocoverinjuryobtainedonthejobandanylostwagesduetoaninjury.Apprentices Apprenticecandidatesmustbeatleast18yearsold,benominatedfortheprogrambyaparticipatinglicensedcommercialfisherman,andmeettheprogramentrancecriteriatostarttheprogram,andthenfulfilltheadvancementandcompletioncriteriatoearnaprogramcertificate.ApprenticesenterintoaWorkshopTrainingAgreementwiththeWorkshopTrainingCoordinator,whichoutlinesexpectationsforthatprogramcomponent.ApprenticesworkwiththeWorkshopTrainingCoordinatortoensureadvancementcriteriaaremet,andthatrecordsofworkshopandon-the-jobtraininghoursandcompletedtrainingcategoriesarefiledinordertoreceivethecompletioncertificateattheendoftheprogram.Apprenticeswillcoordinatedirectlywithpartneringorganizationstoobtainexternalcertificatesandcards.Apprenticesenterintoacrewmembercontractwitheachfishermanprovidingtraining;eachcontractoutlinesthetermsandconditionsofemployment(andtermination,ifapplicable),paymentrateandschedule,andrulesofthevessel(SampleCrewmemberContract,Appendix3).Apprenticesareusuallyrequiredtofurnishtheirownhandtoolsandgear,butarrangementscanvaryandshouldbeagreeduponbetweeneachapprentice-sponsorpairbeforeacrewmembercontractissigned.
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Benefits to and Responsibilities of Program Participants
Fishermen Sponsors
Benefits:
● Stablesupplyofdiverse,well-screened,well-trained,newcrew.● Enhancedrelationshipwithapprentice(s)supportinghighcrewretention.● Astructuredachievabletrainingprogramthatmotivatesapprentices,makingthemhighly
productiveandproudoftheirwork.● Ahigherpercentreturnoninvestmentinapprenticecrewversuscrewthathasnotbeen
trained2.● Reducedworkercompensationcostsasaresultofstructuredsafetytraining.● Recognitionasasupporterofstateandlocaleffortstotrainyoungpeopleinskillsnecessaryto
becomecontributingmembersofsocietyandtheircommunities.● Partofaprogramthatcontributestothecontinuationofeconomically,ecologicallyandsocially
sustainablefisheriesinCalifornia.● Partofateamthatseeksfundsforsponsorshipstoprovideapprenticeeducationscholarships,
tohelpoffsettrainingcosts● Improvedconnectionswitheducatorsthatdevelopprogramactivitiestoaddressindustry
needs.Responsibilities:
● Providediversifiedworktrainingundercompetenttrainers,includingbutnotlimitedtotopicsoutlinedinthismanual.
● Recruit(andaskforhelpwithrecruitment,whenneeded)candidatesforentryintotheprogram.
● Reviewapprenticesonthebasisofqualificationsalone,throughfairandimpartialproceduresapplieduniformlytoallapplicants(CaliforniaCodeofRegulations,Title8,Chapter2).
● Maintainrecordsofapprentice’son-the-jobtraininghoursandtrainingcategoryachievements,andsubmitmonthlyrecordstotheWorkshopTrainingCoordinator.
● Payapprentice’swagesandconsiderhelpingwithworkshoptrainingfeesifscholarshipsarenotavailable,andifthetrainingdirectlyhelpswiththebusiness.
● Providereasonablycontinuousemploymenttoallapprenticessponsored,whichmayincludecooperatingwithotherfishermentoco-sponsoranapprentice.
● Providetrainingtomaintainaworkenvironmentfreeofdiscriminationandsexualharassment.
● Ensurethaton-the-jobtrainingrepresentsthebestinterestsoftheapprenticeaswellasthesponsor.
● EnsurecompliancewithallcurrentMaritimeregulations(e.g.,Worker’sCompensationInsuranceaspertheJonesAct),FederalandStateLaborLaws,U.S.CoastGuardregulations(e.g.,safety,citizenship),andInternational,Federaland/orStatefishingregulations.
2A 2009 study showed that an apprentice brings in an average of $1.40 in revenue for every dollar invested in the apprentice — a 40% return on investment; the cost of not training individuals was much higher. Citation: Canadian Apprenticeship Forum. 2009. It pays to hire an apprentice: Calculating the return on training investment for skilled trades employers in Canada. A study of 16 trades, Phase II: Final Report. http://caf-fca.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/It-pays-to-hire-an-apprentice.pdf
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Apprentices
Benefits:
• Earnwageswhiletrainingforacareer• Increasedwagesasskillsimprove• Obtainafoundationforacareerincommercialfishingthroughengagingworkshopactivities
thatsupplementandcomplementon-the-jobtraining• Obtainavarietyofusefulskillswhileworkingunderthesupervisionofaknowledgeable,
experiencedfishermen• Improvedsenseofaccomplishmentandprideinwork
Responsibility:
• Makearrangementsforandsuccessfullycompleteallprogramentrycriteriatobeconsideredforprogram
• Demonstrateacommitmenttotheprogram,includingsuccessfulcompletionofalltrainingactivities
• ProviderecordsshowingsuccessfulcompletionofrequiredworkshoptrainingactivitiestotheWorkshopTrainingCoordinator
• Payworkshoptrainingfeesifscholarshipsorotherfundsarenotavailable• Establishanon-the-jobtrainingworkschedulewithyoursponsor(s)andbeontimeand
committedtosafely,efficientlyandcompetentlycompletingtasks
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Resources
Business and Marketing Resources • California Commercial Fish Business License Guide • https://nrm.dfg.ca.gov/FileHandler.ashx?DocumentID=40729&inline • International Labor Organization, Vocational Training (Fishermen) Recommendation, 1966 (No. 126)
http://www.ilo.org/dyn/normlex/en/f?p=NORMLEXPUB:12100:0::NO::P12100_ILO_CODE:R126 • Market Your Catch: http://marketyourcatch.msi.ucsb.edu/ • Sea Grant Fishermen’s Direct Marketing Manual: https://wsg.washington.edu/wordpress/wp-
content/uploads/Fishermens-Direct-Marketing-Manual.pdf Fisheries Resources • California Department of Fish and Wildlife Commercial Fishing Webpage with resources
https://www.wildlife.ca.gov/fishing/commercial • California Commercial Fishing Digest https://nrm.dfg.ca.gov/FileHandler.ashx?DocumentID=162327&inline • California Seafood Profiles, California Sea Grant https://caseagrant.ucsd.edu/seafood-profiles/ • NOAA FishWatch, www.fishwatch.gov • NOAA Office of Science and Technology, National Marine Fisheries Service https://www.st.nmfs.noaa.gov/index
(note relevant tabs in the left menu column) Safety resources • Generate a safety checklist for your vessel, and use it for safety training of new crew members, and annual
refresher trainings for all crew. USCG Website for Commercial Fishing Vessel Owners, Operators and Crew: www.uscg.mil/d13/cfvs/default.asp
• Consider downloading the USCG Boating Safety Mobile Application Available at: http://www.uscg.mil/mobile/
If within cell-phone range, this app will help you: ● Find the latest safety regulations ● Request a vessel safety check ● Check your safety equipment ● File a float plan ● Refer to Navigation Rules
● Find the nearest NOAA buoy ● Report a hazard ● Report pollution ● Report suspicious activity ● Request emergency assistance
Training Resources
• Alaska Longline Fishermen’s Association Crew Apprentice Program http://www.alfafish.org/apprenticeship • Gulf of Maine Research Institute, Marine Resource Education Program, West Coast classes in fisheries
management and science https://gmri.org/fisheries-convening/mrep-west • Introductory Fisheries Science and Management for Fishermen, North Carolina Sea Grant
https://ncseagrant.ncsu.edu/news/2019/01/nc-sea-grant-launches-fisheries-science-class-for-fishermen/ • Louisiana Fisheries Forward Commercial Crab Gear Program http://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/crabtraining • Maine Lobster Apprenticeship Program https://www.maine.gov/dmr/science-
research/species/lobster/limitedentry.html • Rhode Island Commercial Fisherman Apprenticeship Program https://www.cfcri.org/apprenticeship.html • Young Fishermen’s Development Act http://fishingcommunitiescoalition.org/yfda/
Veteran Benefits
• Information on qualifications: www.calvet.ca.gov/VetServices/Pages/Apprenticeship--On-The-Job-Training-Programs.aspx
• Information on Montgomery GI Bill and eligibility: http://benefits.va.gov/gibill/
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Appendix 1: Checklist of Apprentice On-the-Job Required Training and Skills
Eachofthefourworktopicswithassociatedtasksserveasalistofcompetenciesthateachapprenticemustpasstocompletetheapprenticeship.Thelistshouldalsoserveasaguideforsponsorstofollowtoensurecomprehensivetraining.Thelistoccursinchecklistformattobeusedduringon-the-jobtraining;ascompetencyofeachtaskand,ultimately,topicismastered,thesponsorwillcompletethechecklistforsubmissiontotheWorkshopCoordinator.Whilethechronologicalorderofcompletionofthesetasksmayvary,itisstronglyrecommendedthathigherprioritytasks(i.e.,basicandnecessary),suchassafety,seamanshipandnavigation,shouldbeachievedveryearlyintheprogram.Work Topic 1: Safety, Seamanship and Navigation Competency Checklist
1. SafetyGear.Minimumsafetyrequirementsforallcommercialfishingindustryvessels3asfoundintheFederalRequirementsforCommercialFishingIndustryVesselsareincludedinthischecklist.See:www.fishsafe.info/FederalRequirementsCFV2009.pdf
❏ Requiredsafetyitems:familiaritywithitem,locationandproperuse.
❏ PersonalFlotationDevices(PFDs)suitableforeachpersononboard,readilyaccessible,ingoodcondition.
❏ ImmersionorExposureSuites❏ Visualdistresssignalswithcurrentexpirationdates.❏ EmergencyPositionIndicatingRadioBeacon(EPIRB)-forvessels36feetlongorbeyond3milesfrom
coast❏ Fireextinguishersconvenientlyplaced,fullycharged,ingoodcondition.
❏ Otherrecommendedsafetyitems:familiaritywithitem,locationandproperuse
❏ Personalpapers;operator’scertificateorlicense(ifrequired)onboard,current.❏ Ship’spapers;registrationordocumentationcertificate.❏ Throwablefloatationaidimmediatelyavailable.❏ Hornworking.❏ Bell(ifrequired)onboard.❏ Anchorandanchorlineappropriatetoarea,depth,conditions.❏ Compassproperlyadjusted.❏ Chartsforthearea,uptodate.❏ Navigationtools.❏ Boathook.❏ Mooringlinesandfendersingoodcondition.❏ Paddlesoroars.❏ Toolkitandspareparts(includinglightbulbs,fuses).❏ Bilgefreeoffuelvaporsandexcesswater.❏ Fuelsupplyfullandthefuelsystemfreeofleaks.❏ Engineoilandtransmissionfluidlevelscorrect.❏ Batteryfullycharged,fluidlevelfull.❏ Electronicgearingoodcondition.❏ Enginedrivebeltstight,ingoodcondition.
3 Additionalitemsapplydependinguponthevesselsizeandtype,numberofpassengers,andlocationoftripssoitisbesttogenerateachecklistforyourowncircumstances(www.uscg.mil/d13/cfvs/default.asp)
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❏ Allnavigationlightsworking.❏ Steeringandshiftmechanismsingoodcondition.❏ Outboardmotormountingstight(ifappropriate).❏ Grabrails,life-linesingoodcondition.
2.SkillstoPrevent,Minimizeand/orRespondtoAccidentsandEmergencies❏ PersonalHealthandSafety
❏ GeneralSafetyPrecautions❏ WorkingonDecksincludinghandlingfishinggear,understandinghazards❏ Seasickness❏ Fatigue
❏ IllnessesandAccidents
❏ Communicateusingequipmentandvisualmeans❏ Seasurvivalincludingcoldwatersurvivalskills❏ SocialResponsibility❏ Mariner’sFirstAidandCPR❏ Embarking,DisembarkingandTransferringBetweenVessels
❏ EmergenciesOnboard
❏ ManOverboard❏ Donningimmersionsuits❏ Cold-WaterNearDrowning❏ Fire❏ VesselFloodingandStabilization❏ EnactingRadioandVisualDistressSignals❏ AbandonShip
❏ Ergonomics
❏ DownloadandreviewtheAMSEAPocketGuidetoErgonomics(http://media.wix.com/ugd/b66831_767973a33a3a4b6ab30e92afdfc12609.pdf)
❏ Forcesonthebodyleadingtomusculoskeletalinjuries(e.g.,carpaltunnelsyndrome,vibrationwhitefinger,lowbackpain)
❏ Riskfactorsandprevention❏ Exercisesandstretches
3.VesselStabilityandEmergencyResponse
❏ Requirements&Responsibilities❏ StabilityTerminology❏ StabilityPrinciples&theStabilityCurve❏ Floodingcontrol&prevention
4.SeamanshipandNavigation❏ Practiceofhandlingashiporboatatsea.Navigation,seamanshipandshiphandlingappropriate
totheseaareaandtothetypeoffishing,includingaproperknowledgeoftheinternationalRegulationsforPreventingCollisionsatSea.
❏ Pre-CruiseCheck❏ ElectronicChartDisplay&InformationSystem(ECDIS)
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❏ Watchkeeping❏ CourtesyOn-The-Water❏ GMDSS(TheGlobalMaritimeDistressandSafetySystem)❏ ElectronicNavigationSystems(Fishing)❏ Chartwork&Pilotage❏ Meteorology❏ USCGRequirementsforcommercialfishermen❏ ShortrangeVHFradioOperatorCertificate❏ NavigationAids&EquipmentSimulatorTraining(NAEST)-Operational❏ Securingavesselforpassage❏ Assistwithavessel’snavigationalwatch❏ Radio/Communications/OnboardTechnology
❏ ShortrangeVHFradio❏ MDSSGeneralRadio❏ GMDSS
❏ RulesoftheRoad❏ ElectronicChartDisplay&InformationSystem(ECDIS)❏ Safetyprecautionstobeobservedduringawatch❏ OperatingYourBoat❏ Docking,AnchoringandMooring❏ Controls,SteeringorPropulsionSystemFailure❏ Collision❏ Grounding,TowingandRenderingAssistance❏ FloodingorCapsizing❏ TraileringYourBoat❏ Securingavesselforpassage
Work Topic 2: Boat and Gear Operations and Maintenance Competency Checklist 1.CommonFeaturesandProcedures❏ Anatomyoffishingvessel(includingterminology)
❏ ExteriorEquipment(e.g.,deck,hull,cockpit)❏ InteriorEquipment(e.g.,head,galley,berths)
❏ Commonprocedures
❏ Watchkeeping❏ Boathandling❏ Handlingoffishinggear❏ Anchoringandmooring❏ GalleyDuties❏ Housekeeping
❏ ToolsandSkillsofthetrade
❏ Knivesandotherusefultools❏ Ropes,knots&splicing
2.Operation,MaintenanceandRepair
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Thebestguideforthistopicistheowner’smanualforyourengine.Followthetopicsoutlinedinthemanualandusethemaintenancetableasachecklistoftopics(andfeatures)toreview.
❏ Engines,engineroomequipment(mechanics,electrical,hydraulics)❏ Engine❏ Electricalsystem❏ Hydraulicsystem❏ Fuelsystem❏ Wasteoilstorageanddisposal
❏ Propulsionsystem❏ BilgeandDrainageSystems❏ Wastestorageanddisposal❏ Recyclingstorageanddisposal❏ Plumbingsystem❏ Helmcontrolsystem❏ Navigationsystem❏ Exteriorfeaturesandgear
❏ Hull❏ Deck❏ Lines❏ Winchesandcleats
❏ Interiorfeaturesandgear❏ Plumbingfixtures❏ Electrical❏ Refrigeration/Freezer❏ Furnitureandbuilt-ins,upholstery
❏ Fishinggear❏ Hydraulics❏ Electrical❏ Mechanics❏ Refrigeration,Coolers,Freezer❏ Bait❏ Nets,Traps,Poles,otherGear(Prepanduse)❏ Fishfindingdevices
❏ Emergencygear❏ SeeSafetySection
❏ Seasonalmaintenanceitems❏ Lay-UpandStorage❏ Winterizing❏ Re-commissioning
Work Topic 3: Fisheries Science, Policy and Practice Competency Checklist ❏ GeneralFisheriesInformation
❏ OverviewofthemajorfisheriesinCalifornia❏ Geartypes/Harvestmethods❏ Fishinggrounds
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❏ Prohibitedspeciesandareas
❏ Biology,EcologyandConservation❏ Naturalhistory,BiologyandEcology(physiologicalrequirements,habitattypesandquality,
individualandgroupbehaviors,co-occurringspecies,naturalenemiesincludingdiseasesandpathogens,environmentalthreatsincludingHABs,pollution/toxins)
❏ Distributionsofcatch:geographicandlocally(inwatercolumn,inrelationtocurrents/coasts,etc)
❏ Collectionandapplicationofscientificdataforfishingdecisionsandmanagement,includingknowingqualityhabitat,ensuringsustainablepopulationsizes,determiningreproductivepotentialandsettingcatchlimits
❏ FisheriesBiologyprinciples:MSY,OSY
❏ Generalpoliciesandregulationssurroundingfishingoperations❏ GeneralRegulationsandmanagement
❏ IndividualFishingQuota(IFQ)❏ TotalAllowableCatch(TAC)❏ PossessionandLengthLimits-Howtomeasurefish❏ RecordingFisheryData-MethodsandRationale
❏ Overviewofglobal,nationalandlocalfisheries:statusandissues❏ State,FederalandInternationalBordersintheOcean❏ Overviewofstateandfederalstatutesgoverninglegalharvestofmajorseafoodcommodities,
includingbutnotlimitedto,licensingandpermitting,harvestregulations,reportingrequirements,andresponsibleandsafefishing
❏ Internationallaws❏ MarpolTreaty❏ MarineMammalProtectionAct
❏ Federallaws❏ TheMagnuson-StevensAct❏ EndangeredSpeciesAct❏ FMPs❏ EcosystemPlans❏ Marinemammalfisheryinteractionregulations❏ Marinemammals,seaturtlesandseabirds
❏ Seabirdavoidancegear❏ Bycatchreductionstrategies
❏ StateLaws❏ licensingandpermitting❏ harvestregulations,❏ reportingrequirements❏ responsibleandsafefishing
❏ LocalLaws(Ports,Harbors)❏ Marinepollutionregulationsandfines
❏ FisheriesManagement❏ Importanceofscienceanddatacollectioninfisheriesmanagement❏ Engagementoffishermen:attendatleastoneCommissionworkshoporhearing❏ Time-areaclosures❏ Limitedaccessprivilegeprograms
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❏ Bestmanagementpractices❏ Waterpollutionandwastedisposal
❏ LicenserequirementsforCaliforniacommercialfishermen
❏ CommercialFishinglicenses,RestrictedandNotRestricted(licensesrequired,reportingorrecordkeepingobligations,markingofgear)
❏ RecreationalLicenseRequirementsforCommercialFishermen(?Shrimp,Crab,FinfishandOysterLicenseManagement)
❏ GeneralLicenses❏ BaitDealer's’Licenses❏ OtherBusinessLicensesandPermits❏ BoatLicensesandobligations(e.g.,markingofvehicles)❏ Harvester/ShellRecoveryTags
Work Topic 4: Business and Marketing Competency Checklist
❏ FishingBusiness
❏ Reviewofabusinessplan❏ Whichfishistherightfish?Selectingspeciesforsuccessfulcommercialdistribution❏ Maintainingcatchquality(handling,cleaning,storing)❏ Runningatightship:budgeting,cashflow,payingbills,taxes,insurance,loans,grants
❏ SeafoodMarketing
❏ Whogetsthefish?Theseafoodsupplychain❏ Reviewofamarketingplans,includingpricingandlabelingproduct;preparingandportioning
fishforyourvariousbuyers(directsales,retail,orfoodservice).❏ Marketingoptions-Alternativeanddirectmarkettypesandwhatisneeded
❏ SeafoodHandlingandSafety
❏ Fishandinvertebratehealthandsafetyconsiderations❏ Biosecurity❏ Producthealthandsafetyconsiderations
❏ Temperaturecontrol;icing,chillingorfreezing❏ Visualandolfactorycues❏ Stowage,cleaningandprocessingoffishonboard❏ Effectivecleaninganddisinfection
❏ Shippingregulations
❏ MarineProductTransportationInvoices❏ InterstateTransportationContainers❏ Licenses
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Appendix 2: Workshop Agreement
CaliforniaCommercialFishingApprenticeshipProgram
WORKSHOPTRAININGAGREEMENT
Students participating in the two weeks of workshops associated with the California Commercial Fishing Apprenticeship Program are expected to complete each course in compliance with the instructors’ standards and these policies: Academic integrity. Integrity of scholarship is essential for a productive, collaborative learning (and teaching) environment. In particular, all assigned work will be completed by the individual(s) to whom it is assigned, without unauthorized aid of any kind. Attendance. You are expected to attend every workshop session and be on time. Since the workshop activities are largely interactive (short field trips, discussions), there is no way to make up most of the lessons. If you must miss part of a workshop because of an emergency, inform the instructor ahead of time and we can discuss whether a make-up of some sort is feasible (not guaranteed depending upon what you miss). Participation. Active participation is crucial for understanding and retaining the material. We will evaluate how readily you jump in, whether you ask thoughtful questions and contribute insightful comments (demonstrating preparation and a desire to understand), and whether you display good citizenship (e.g., work with classmates, respect the environment, respect the instructor, classmates and other guests). Preparedness. Being prepared means that you have completed any homework assignments, including reviewing the syllabus for the next day, and that you have what personal items you need to participate in the day’s activities, including checking and preparing accordingly for weather if an outdoor activity is planned. Suggestions include:
1. Food 1. Lunch and snacks. Bring as much food you will need to get you through the 8 hr day, or money if stores
or restaurants are nearby and accessible during a break. Lunch and/or refreshments may be included if there is funding available, but they are not guaranteed.
2. Drinking water (enough for ~1-2 hrs outside if an outing is planned).
2. Weather proofing! Check weather & activities, then dress and pack accordingly 1. Sun: sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, long-sleeved shirt 2. Cold, wind, and/or rain
a. Layered shirts, fleece, sweatshirt: Best is material that dries quickly (wool, polypro). b. Wind breaker / rain jacket (and rain pants, if rain is predicted)
Any student violating these policies may not receive credit for completion of the workshop. By signing this form, I understand and will abide by the above policies and by the spirit of the above policies. I will seek assistance when I need help. I will keep a copy of this agreement for future reference. _________________________ ___________________________ ______________ Printed name Signature Date
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Appendix 3: Sample Crewmember Contract
Nameofbusiness
CREWMEMBEREMPLOYMENTAGREEMENT
Thisdocumentrepresents,initsentirety,anagreementforemploymentasaself-employedsubcontractingcommercialfishingCrewMemberaboardtheMotorVessel(M/V)(Boatname),USCGOfficialNumber(######),operatedby(BusinessName),aCalifornia(businesstype-e.g.,corporation).ThisEmploymentAgreementisbetween(Businessname)andtheundersignedCrewMember(crewmemberfullname).ItisagreedbythepartiesthatthisCrewMemberEmploymentAgreementbeginson(date)atthe(Portnameandlocation).RECITALS1.TermsofEmploymenta. ThelengthofemploymentisunlimitedbasedonthemutualdesireoftheUndersignedtocontinuethis
contract,andshallbeginandendatthe(Portnameandlocation).TheundersignedCrewMember(s)warrantsthatheorsheislegallyentitledtobeemployedonthevesselandhasmettheterms,conditionsandrequirementsoftheUSDepartmentsofJustice,HomelandSecurityandStateforemploymentaboardaUSflagcommercialfishingvessel.
b. ItisclearlyunderstoodbyallpartiestothisdocumentthatthepurposeofemploymentaboardtheM/V
(Boatname)isforcommercialfishing,anoccupationrequiringlongperiodsoftimeatseaandcontainingthepotentialfordangerand/orinjurytomembersofthecrewfromfishingoperations,includingworkinginlowtemperaturefreezerstorageholds.TheundersignedCrewMemberclearlyunderstandstheseconditionsandfurtheragreesthathe/shewillandisabletoperformtheassigneddutiesaboardthevesselM/V(Boatname)aprofessionalandsafemannerasestablishedbytheVesselMaster.
c. Further,theundersignedCrewMemberunderstandsandagreesthathe/shehastruthfullyrepresentedthat
theyareexperiencedincommercialfishingandoceanseamanshipasdeclaredtotheVesselMasterpriortodeparturefromtheabovereferencedport.Intheeventofmis-representationofcommercialfishingorseamanshipexperiencetheVesselMastershalldetermineifInvoluntaryTermination(Discharge)iswarranted,andifsotheundersignedCrewMemberisherebyDischargedfromthisEmploymentAgreementsubjecttotheconditionslistedbelow.
2. PaymentforServices(Wages)PaymentforservicesasCrewmanshallconstitute(1.0%-enterrate)ofthenetgrossincomefromeachfishingtripplusabonusof$20foreachtonoffishsold,payableinUSdollarswithinfive(5)daysofunloadingeachtrip.
3. Pre-existingConditionsTheundersignedCrewMemberwarrantsandrepresentsastrueandfactuallycorrectthattheydonotnowhave,norhaveinthepasthad,anyphysical,mentaloremotionalcondition,includinginjuriesofanynatureorkind,drugaddiction(s),personalitydisordersorthelike,thattheyhavenotfullydisclosedtotheVesselMaster,andthatmightinanywayaffecttheirabilitytocarryoutthefullrangeofdutiesassociatedwiththecommercialfishingoperationsofthevessel.Non-disclosureofPre-existingConditionswhichmightcausefurtherinjuryormakeitdifficultorimpossibleforaCrewMembertosuccessfullycompletetheirassigneddutiesaboardthevesselshallbegroundsforimmediateInvoluntaryDischarge.TheundersignedCrewMemberfurtheragreestoindemnifyandholdharmless(Businessname)itsofficersandstockholders,theVesselMasterandanyinsuranceunderwritersforanyinjuriesthatmightpossiblyoccurasaresultofnon-disclosureofPre-existingConditionsbytheundersignedCrewMember.
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4. VoluntaryTerminationTheundersignedCrewMemberwarrantsandrepresentsastrueandfactuallycorrectthattheyarepreparedtocompletetheentiretripforwhichtheyhavebeencontracted.SaidCrewMemberfurtherunderstandsandagreesthatnotificationofterminationofservicesasCrewMemberaboardthevesselinnowayreducestheirresponsibilityforproperconductforthedurationofthetrip.Thisresponsibilityincludes,butisnotlimitedto,non-fishingdutiesaboardthevesselasdeterminedbytheVesselMasterandfollowingregulationsandstandardsfortheprofessionalandsafeoperationofthevessel.IntheeventofvoluntaryterminationofservicesascontractedaboardtheM/V(Boatname),theterminatedCrewMemberunderstandsandagreesthatpaymentofcrewshareendsonthedateofterminationandthatnofurtherpaymentby(Businessname)isdueorshallbemadebeyondthewagesdueonthedateoftermination,lessanyroomandboardcharges,advancesorothercrewexpenses.IntheeventthattheundersignedCrewMembervoluntarilyterminatestheirservicestothevesselbeforeatriphasbeencompleted,theterminatedCrewMembershallberesponsibleforwhatevertravelcostsarenecessaryfortheCrewMembertoreturntotheportofembarkationand/ortheirhome.5. InvoluntaryTermination(Discharge)IntheeventthatitisdeterminedthattheundersignedCrewMemberisunableorunwillingtofulfillcompletely100%ofthedutiesassignedbytheMasteroftheVessel,andtheVesselMasterfurtherdeterminesthattheundersignedCrewMemberistherebydischarged,itisunderstoodandagreedbyallpartiestothisCrewMemberEmploymentAgreementthatthedischargedCrewMemberwillbeissuedaone-way,prepaidtravelticketforairfarefromtheportofdisembarkationtotheoriginalportofembarkationatthecompletionofthefishingtrip.
Further,intheeventofinvoluntaryterminationoftheundersignedCrewMember,itisunderstoodandagreedtobyallpartiesthatfromthedateofterminationofservicesasCrewMemberuntilarrivalofthevesselattheunloadingportattheendofthefishingtrip,theundersignedCrewMemberwillcontinuetoberesponsiblefortheproper,professionalandsafeconductofassignednon-fishingdutiesonthevesselforthedurationofthetrip.
Examplesofterminationforcauseinclude,butarenotlimitedto,thefollowing:1. Useofillegaldrugsorsubstanceabuse2. Alcoholabusewhileundercontract3. Insubordination4. Harassment;verbal,sexualorphysical5. FailuretocapablyperformthedutiesassignedbytheVesselMaster6. Actionswhichendangerothersorthevessel7. Absentwithoutleaveinportorfailuretomeetvesseldepartureschedules8. MisrepresentationbytheCrewMemberofpreviouslyacquiredskills,experienceorabilitiestoinducethe
VesselMastertohiretheCrewMember9. FailuretoliveandworkinharmonywithotherCrewMembersandtheVesselMaster10. Theftofpropertyofothersorfromthevessel11. Failuretodiscloseaprior(pre-existing)medicalorhealthcondition
6.UseofIllegalDrugsorAlcoholAboardTheVesselUseorpossessionofillegaldrugsoranyalcoholicbeveragesaboardthevesselwillbegroundsforimmediatedismissal.Civilaswellascriminalpenaltiesmaybeassessedtooffendingcrewmembersbyauthoritiesinthedisembarkationport.7. PossessionofweaponsaboardthevesselCrewmembersarenotifiedthatpossessionofanyandallrimandcenterfirehandguns,shotgunsand/orriflesofanycaliber,gaugeoractionaboardthevesselisprohibited.Possessionofanyfirearmbyanycrewmemberwillbeconsideredgroundsforimmediatedischarge.
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8. CrewMemberObligations1. CrewMemberwillcomplywithallfishing,customsandotherlawswhileservingasacrewmember.Any
fines,fees,penaltiesorattorneyfeesincurredasaresultofcrewmemberactionswillbedeductedfromCrewMembershareatthetimesuchfeesareincurred.
2. CrewMemberistoinspectthevesselpriortodepartureandduringtheconductofanytripandimmediatelyreportanysafetyconcernstotheVesselMaster.
3. CrewMemberacknowledgesthatheorsheisfamiliarwiththelocationandproperuseofallsafetyequipmentaboardthevessel.
4. CrewMemberacknowledgesthataminimumoffour(4)daysofworkonthevessel(BoatWork)willbecompletedbeforeeachtrip.
5. CrewMemberacknowledgesthatheorshewillbepersonallyresponsibleforallactsofpollutionattributedtohisorheractionsand/ornegligence.
6. CrewMemberisnottoshoot,injure,killorharassmarinemammals,seaturtlesorotherprotectedspecies.AnyaccidentalinteractionwithmarinemammalsorseaturtlesistobereportedtotheVesselMasterimmediately.
7. Crewmembersaresolelyresponsibleforpersonalpropertyincludingboots,foulweathergearandallotherclothing.Crewmembersareexpectedtoprovidethepersonalpropertyheorshethinksnecessaryfortheirpersonalcomfort,entertainmentorperformanceascrewmember.Crewmembersagreetoremoveallpersonalpropertyattheendofeachfishingseasonorwhentheyterminateemployment.Anypersonalitemsleftaboardafterthecrewmemberdepartsthevesselwillbediscarded.
8. Crewmembersareadvisedtoseekwhatevermedicalassistance(includingphysician,dentistoroptometrist)mightbenecessarybeforejoiningthevesselpriortodeparting.Inaddition,crewmembersareresponsibleforpersonalmedications,vitaminsandanyequipmentsufficienttolast6monthsorthedurationofatrip,whicheverislonger.
9. ReportingInjuriesorIllnessCrewmembersareinstructed,asper46USC6103,toreportanyandallinjuries,disabilitiesorillnessesincurredbythecrewmembertotheVesselMasterorOwner’sRepresentativewithinseven(7)daysafterthedateoftheinjury,disabilityorillness.Failuretoreportwithintherequiredtimeperiodmayprecludecrewmemberfromcollectingcompensationforwagesand/orhealthcare.10. Medical,DisabilityandLifeInsuranceOwnersareliableonlyformedicalcompensationpaymentsand/orlossofwagestotheextentmandatedbylawandthecourtsoftheStateofCalifornia.Thisdoesnotprovideforcompensationorpaymentformedicalexpensesatalltimesandforallreasons.TheVesselOwnerrecommendsthatcrewmembersobtain,attheirownexpense,individuallife,healthanddisabilityinsurance.11.DisputeResolutionAnydispute(s)thatmightariseoutofanytermsorconditionsrelatingtoorcontainedinthisCrewMemberEmploymentAgreementshallbesettledbybindingarbitrationundertheCommercialMediationRulesoftheAmericanArbitrationAssociation.Theprevailingpartyinanyarbitrationhereundershallbeawardedreasonablecounselfees,expertandnon-expertwitnesscostsandexpensesandallothercostsandexpensesincurreddirectlyorindirectlyinconnectionwithsaidarbitrationunlessthearbitratorforgoodcausedeterminesotherwiseinhisorder,inwhicheventtheprevailingpartyshallpayallofitsowncosts,expensesandfees.TheundersignedpartiesunderstandandagreethatanysuchdisputeshallbearbitratedinContraCostaCounty,CaliforniaunderthelawsandrulesofarbitrationoftheStateofCalifornia,includingtheprovisionsofTitle9ofPart3oftheCaliforniaCodeofCivilProcedure,includingSection1283.05thereofpermittingexpandeddiscoveryproceedings.
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12.EntireAgreementandAmendmentItisunderstoodandagreedtobytheundersignedpartiesthatthisCrewMemberEmploymentAgreementrepresentsthefullandcompleteagreementbetween(Businessname).andtheundersignedcrewmember(s).AnymodificationoramendmenttothisAgreementshallbeeffectiveonlyifinwritingsignedbyallpartieshereto.CrewMemberagreesthattheyhaveread,understandandagreetothetermsandconditionsofthisEmploymentAgreement,andiftherearetermstheydonotunderstandtheyhavetherighttoreviewthisAgreementwithanattorneyoftheirchoice.IftheundersignedCrewMemberdoesnotspeakorreadEnglishastheirfirstlanguagetheyhavetherighttohavethiscontracttranslatedintotheirnativelanguagebeforesigning.BysigningthisAgreementIwaiveallclaimsagainsttheOwner,his/herfamily,heirs,assigns,othercrewmembers,VesselMasterandthevesselbasedonanyallegedfailuretounderstandthetermsandconditionsofmyemploymentasstatedherein.ThisagreementsupersedesanyandallpreviousagreementsthattheundersignedCrewMembermighthavesignedpreviouslywith(Businessname)._______________________________ ___________________________________CrewMemberSignature Owner’sRepresentative________________________________ ____________________________________CrewMemberPrintedName Owner’sRepresentativePrintedName
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