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§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

fisheries boatmaster

Fisheries boatmasters operate fishing vessels in coastal waters performing operations at the deck and engine.

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Description

Fisheries boatmasters operate fishing vessels in coastal waters performing operations at the deck and engine. They control the navigation as well as capture and conservation of fish within the established boundaries in compliance with national and international regulations.

Theoretical Knowledge
ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required
risks associated with undertaking fishing operationsfisheries managementassessment of risks and threatsmaritime meteorologyinternational regulations for preventing collisions at seaGlobal Maritime Distress and Safety Systemfisheries legislationfishing vesselsdeterioration of fish productsInternational Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Shipscode of Conduct for Responsible Fisheriesfishing industryvessel safety equipmentfishing gearquality of fish products
OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit
vessel points of sail
Practical Skills
ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
conduct water navigationprevent sea pollutionassess stability of vesselsestimate fishery statusevaluate schools of fishrecognise abnormalities on boardschedule fishingundertake navigation safety actionscoordinate fire fightingextinguish firesoperate ship rescue machineryprovide first aidpreserve fish productsmanage cargo handlingswimtrain employeesassess trim of vesselsensure vessel compliance with regulationssupport vessel manoeuvreswork in outdoor conditionsoperate ship propulsion systemsecure cargo in stowagesurvive at sea in the event of ship abandonmentmaintain safe navigation watchescommunicate using the global maritime distress and safety systemuse water navigation devicesmanage ship emergency planscoordinate fish handling operationsprepare safety exercises on shipsapply fishing maneuvresprovide on-board safety training
OPTIONALOptional competences
communicate in an outdoor settingcompose stowage planscope with challenging circumstances in the fishery sectoruse different communication channelscoordinate passengersrespond to changing situations in fisheryundertake continuous professional development in fishery operationsread stowage planscoordinate communication during mine emergencieshandle challenging situations in fishery operationsmeasure water depthuse maritime Englishmonitor stock levelprepare fishing equipmentprovide information to passengersbe friendly to passengerscommunicate verbal instructionswork in a multicultural environment in fisheryensure passenger comfortmaintain logbookscommunicate clearly with passengersmanage budgets

GLOBAL RESOURCE

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SKILLS OVERVIEW

69 total
46 essential · 23 optional

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)

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