boatswain

Description

Boatswains organise the crew on deck and at the fishing hold to execute the orders received from a superior. They coordinate the operations of maintenance, manoeuvres, assembly and repair of fishing gear and sorting, processing and preserving of the catches while observing the hygienic standards and established safety regulations.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

risks associated with undertaking fishing operations international regulations for preventing collisions at sea fisheries legislation fishing vessels International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships pollution prevention code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries fishing gear quality of fish products

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

fisheries management assessment of risks and threats Global Maritime Distress and Safety System

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

operate vessel critical systems use fishing vessel equipment handle fish products handle cargo extinguish fires preserve fish products stand watch on vessel swim train employees support vessel manoeuvres coordinate the ship crew prepare fishing equipment survive at sea in the event of ship abandonment operate ship equipment maintain safe navigation watches participate in the organisation of emergency drills assist in ship maintenance coordinate fish handling operations apply fishing maneuvres

OPTIONALOptional competences

prepare aquatic inventory reports evaluate schools of fish report to captain use maritime English communicate using the global maritime distress and safety system