Contract for Services of Crewman

CONTRACT FOR SERVICES OF CREW MEMBER

THIS AGREEMENT is a contract for services between ______, the owner /operator of the fishing vessel ______and ______, hereinafter referred to as “crew member.”

It is represented and agreed by and between the parties as follows:

1. TERM. The term of the agreement shall be from ______through ______for the following fishery (fisheries)______.

2. DUTIES. Crew member is hired to perform all normal and customary duties of a deckhand on a fishing vessel. Crew member agrees to assist in readying the vessel and its gear in preparation for the above-referenced fishery and further agrees to assist in all activities involved in taking the vessel out of service.

3. COMPENSATION. Crew member shall receive in full payment for all services ______% of the adjusted gross earnings of the vessel for the time the crew member is on the vessel. The computation of adjusted gross earnings is based upon the cash actually received by the vessel for fish sold. If the vessel’s owner/operator is not paid for fish caught and sold; no compensation will be due crew member for production of the vessel for which payment is not received.

Adjusted gross earnings of the vessel for purposes of this agreement shall be defined as the gross earnings actually received by the owner/operator less applicable fish tax, ice charges, in-season moorage, bait, and all engine room consumable costs (including but not limited to fuel, hydraulic oil, and filters).

Unless otherwise agreed by the owner/operator, the crew member shall not be entitled to any portion of any boat and gear allowance, refrigeration allowance or tendering/delivery fees that the owner may receive from purchasers of fish caught by the vessel.

The percent share of the adjusted gross earnings of the vessel as defined above shall be the sole compensation of the crew member. All work performed by the crew member in readying the vessel and in taking the vessel out of service shall not entitle crew member to any compensation in addition to the percent share.

4. GROCERIES. The cost of groceries and other reasonably necessary provisions shall be shared equally among the crew, including the Operator. The crew member authorizes the vessel owner/operator to deduct from the crew member’s percent share any amount due the owner/operator under this provision.

5. TRANSPORTATION. Crew member is responsible for his own transportation expenses if, for any reason, he chooses to leave the vessel, or is terminated by the vessel’s captain or owner/operator. 6. CONDITIONS. Crew member is subject to immediate termination for any of the following:

(a) insubordination; (b) use of controlled substances, drugs, or alcohol aboard the vessel; (c) failure to meet all vessel departure schedules; (d) being absent without leave in port; (e) inefficient or dangerous performance of duties.

7. EMPLOYMENT/MEDICAL HISTORY. Crew member warrants that he is fit for duty and that he has no known conditions or disabilities that could affect his ability to perform his duties aboard the vessel. Crew member agrees to submit a complete and truthful “Employment/Medical History Report” attached to this contract.

8. TERMINATION. This contract is terminable at the will of either the owner/operator or the crew member, with or without cause, at any time. Upon termination or completion of this contract, the crew member will complete the ”End of Voyage Statement” attached to this contract.

9. GENERAL PROVISIONS. This contract constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and all prior agreements or negotiations, either written or oral, between the parties is merged herein. This agreement shall be enforced pursuant to the laws of the state of ______. Any legal action to enforce any provision of this agreement shall be brought in the above named state.

DATED this ______day of ______, ______.

______CREW MEMBER OWNER

______MASTER/OPERATOR ______ADDRESS

______TELEPHONE

______SOCIAL SECURITY NO. EMPLOYMENT/MEDICAL HISTORY REPORT

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Name of last three (3) employers Type of work Period of employment

MEDICAL HISTORY

I hereby affirm that the following is complete and accurate list of all past or present injuries, illnesses, conditions, or disabilities:

Describe injury/condition Date of onset Name of physician

I represent and warrant that I am fit for duty, that I have no known physical injuries, illnesses, conditions or disabilities at the present time except as noted above. I further authorize the owner/operator or his representative to inspect any medical records relating to any past or current injury that I have sustained.

DATED this ______day of ______, ______.

______CREW MEMBER END OF VOYAGE STATEMENT

CREW MEMBER ______VESSEL NAME ______

SOCIAL SECURITY NO.______

Please check all applicable boxes:

The following section is to be completed by the Owner/Operator:

 Contract completed.

 Contract not completed due to injury/illness. Date of injury: ______.

What is the current status of the injury/illness:

______.

 Quit. Last day of work: ______.

 Terminated. Termination date: ______.

Reason for Termination:

______.

The following section is to be completed by the Crew Member:

 I did not sustain an injury or illness during the term of this contract.

 I sustained an injury during the term of this contract. Date of injury: ______.

Please describe how you were injured and the nature of the injury:

______

______.

What is the current status of the injury/illness:

______.

DATED this ______day of ______, ______.

______CREW MEMBER OWNER/OPERATOR