Professional Senior Crew Support Services
In the distant-water fishing industry, the quality of senior crew members directly impacts voyage safety, operational efficiency, and catch results.
Cocmos fully understands this critical need and is dedicated to providing our own team of highly skilled senior crew members to help shipowners maintain stable operations and reduce manpower risks.
We have established long-term partnerships with key senior crew source countries such as South Korea, Japan, and Mainland China. Based on practical standards in distant-water fishing operations, we carefully select and train crew members with extensive hands-on maritime experience and professional certifications, covering the following positions:
Captain
Primary Responsibilities
The overall commander of the vessel, responsible for navigation safety and crew management, ensuring smooth operations and stable fleet performance.
Licensed
Holder of a Class 1 Deck Officer License.
Experience
Over 20 to 30 years of operational experience.
Fishing Master
Primary Responsibilities
Utilize sonar, radar, fish finders, buoys, and other navigational instruments to locate fish schools. Direct the deployment and retrieval of fishing gear, and assign tasks to subordinate officers.
Licensed
Holds a Second-Class or Third-Class Deck Officer License.
Experience
Over 10 to 20 years of operational experience.
Chief Mate
Primary Responsibilities
Assists the captain in managing deck and crew affairs, and assumes command when necessary to ensure smooth navigation and operations.
Licensed
Holder of a Class 2 Deck Officer License.
Experience
Over 10 to 20 years of operational experience.
Navigation Officer
Primary Responsibilities
Operate the helm; assist the Fishing Master in monitoring sonar, radar, fish finders, buoys, and other equipment; and carry out tasks assigned by the Fishing Master.
Licensed
Holds a Third-Class or Fourth-Class Deck Officer License.
Experience
Over 5 to 10 years of operational experience.
Bosun
Primary Responsibilities
Operate various winch systems at the hydraulic control station and assist with net setting and hauling.
Licensed
No license required.
Experience
10 to 20 years of operational experience.
Lookout
Primary Responsibilities
Keep watch from the crow’s nest or fly with the helicopter to scout for fish.
Licensed
No license.
Experience
10 to 20 years of operational experience.
Radio Operator
Primary Responsibilities
Prepare various onboard reports; assist the Fishing Master in troubleshooting sonar, radar, fish finders, buoys, and other navigational instruments; and handle customs clearance procedures for port entry and departure.
Licensed
Holds a Third-Class Radio Operator License.
Experience
10 to 20 years of operational experience.
Chief Engineer
Primary Responsibilities
Manage all engine room equipment, oversee refrigeration in the fish hold, and perform maintenance and repairs on various onboard systems.
Licensed
Holds a Second-Class or Third-Class Engineer License.
Experience
10 to 20 years of operational experience.
Second Engineer
Primary Responsibilities
Assist the Chief Engineer in maintaining engine room equipment and monitoring the refrigeration systems.
Licensed
Holds a Third-Class or Fourth-Class Engineer License.
Experience
5 to 10 years of operational experience.
All crew members provided by Cocmos are directly managed in-house. We have established a rigorous system for selection, performance tracking, and job evaluation to ensure that every crew member undergoes thorough background checks and capability assessments before boarding. This allows shipowners to deploy with confidence and respond promptly to staffing needs.
We do more than fill manpower gaps — we help operators build a stable and trustworthy onboard command and execution system, minimizing operational risks at the root caused by uncertainty in senior crew suitability.
Cocmos strictly adheres to international maritime laws and labor standards, upholding the principles of compliance, transparency, and mutual trust to deliver highly professional manpower solutions for distant-water fishing companies worldwide.