Crab Fishing Jobs in Norway

What work on a crab vessel involves

Crab vessel jobs combine deck operations, handling fishing gear and processing work, depending on the position. In the detailed MV Prowess vacancy, the published responsibilities include sorting, cleaning, preparing and stacking crab pots, taking part in deck operations, following safety procedures and keeping the work area organised.

The same vacancy describes low temperatures, strong winds and high physical load. Work runs around the clock, including night shifts. Conditions for other jobs on crab vessels must be confirmed with the recruiter because they are not published in the same level of detail.

Crab fishing roles currently listed

Our catalogue currently contains 7 crab fishing and processing opportunities. The list below uses the vessels, positions, locations, rotations and pay terms published in those vacancies. Final availability and employment terms are confirmed directly with selected candidates.

Requirements and documents

Requirements vary by rank, vessel and flag. For MV Prowess, eligibility depends on citizenship and the final employment arrangement. The published requirements are a Norwegian work or residence permit when required, STCW Basic Safety Training and a valid Seafarer Medical Certificate.

The seafarer application can be submitted without attaching a CV or certificates. Share your rank, experience and availability first; the recruitment team will discuss the documents relevant to the position with you.

How to apply through Smart Group Crewing

Choose a role in the vacancy catalogue and submit your professional details. The process shown on our Seafarers page covers profile submission, evaluation, an interview and final checks before mobilisation. The recruitment team confirms whether your experience and documents fit a current position.