Sector
Agriculture
Keyword

Diver

The tasks a Diver, Pearl is expected to perform include:

Diving to the sea bed to collect pearl oysters or chanks

Setting sail in boat and going long distances on sea usually along with other divers, Rock Pilot and Man Duck

Removing the sails of boat and anchoring it in sea as directed by Rock Pilot

Diving to the sea bed (50 to 60 feet in depth) by holding one end of rope that is tied with heavy weight

Handling the rope in the proper manner when it is released into thesea by Man Duck or someone else in the boat

Releasing the hold on the rope on reaching the sea-bed

Gathering the pearl oysters or chanks with hands and filling them in a bag that is tied to the waist

Returning to the surface of the sea and handing over all the oysters or chanks to the mate in the boat

Repeating the process to collect more oysters or chanks

Undertaking chank diving during off seasons

Making use of different types of nets while doing deep sea fishing during off seasons

Operating power driven boats for fishing in deep sea waters

Skilled in diving

Skilled in all the lifesaving techniques

Proficient in water safety methods

Skilled in judging the harvesting point of oysters

Proficient in taking out the pearls from the oysters

Proficient in swimming

Ability to follow strict safety procedures

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Physically fit

Ability to handle pressure

Team player

Hardworking

It is a field job

Need not handle a team

Local travelling is necessary

Part-time work and contractual jobs maybe available

Work from home option is not available

Working hours
Flexible working hours

Shift system maybe available

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?
No

This job is considered mildly hazardous or dangerous

Health risks include exposure to extreme weather, breathing difficulties under oceanic pressure, pressure difference over eardrum, suit compression, etc.

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Agriculture Industry in India

According to a report by IBEF, Agriculture plays a vital role in the Indian economy. Over 70 per cent of the rural households depend on agriculture as their principal means of livelihood. Agriculture, along with fisheries and forestry, accounts for one-third of the nation?s GDP and is its single largest contributor.

When it comes to the pearl industry in India, it has become a significant player thanks to the venture of Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture (CIFA). The CIFA developed a research centre for pearl culture at Tuticorin and also collaborated with the Department of Fisheries, Tamilnadu. Considering these figures it is safe to say that demand for a Diver, Pearl is there in the present and has a lot of scope in the future as well.

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