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§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

fisheries boatman

Fisheries boatmen operate small boats inshore and near the coast only.

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Description

Fisheries boatmen operate small boats inshore and near the coast only. They organise, manage and execute shipping activities on deck and with engines. Fisheries boatmen capture and conserve fish or engage in aquaculture operations. They respect the safety conditions and comply with national and international regulations.

Theoretical Knowledge
ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required
risks associated with undertaking fishing operationsassessment of risks and threatsmaritime meteorologyinternational regulations for preventing collisions at seaprinciples of cargo stowageGlobal Maritime Distress and Safety Systemfisheries legislationfishing vesselsdeterioration of fish productsvessel stability principlesInternational Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Shipscode of Conduct for Responsible Fisheriesvessel safety equipmentfire-fighting systemsfishing gearquality of fish products
OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit
fisheries managementfishing industry
Practical Skills
ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
conduct water navigationprevent sea pollutionassess stability of vesselshandle fish productsevaluate schools of fishrecognise abnormalities on boardschedule fishingundertake navigation safety actionscoordinate fire fightingextinguish firesprovide first aidpreserve fish productsmanage cargo handlingswimtrain employeesassess trim of vesselsensure vessel compliance with regulationssupport vessel manoeuvresoperate 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 plansprepare safety exercises on shipsapply fishing maneuvresprovide on-board safety training
OPTIONALOptional competences
communicate in an outdoor settingcompose stowage plansmanage time in fishery operationsadapt to changes on a boatcope with challenging circumstances in the fishery sectoruse different communication channelscoordinate passengersrespond to changing situations in fisheryoperate stowage programmesundertake continuous professional development in fishery operationsread stowage plansoperate ship rescue machinerymanage staffhandle challenging situations in fishery operationsuse maritime Englishwork in outdoor conditionsprepare fishing equipmentbe friendly to passengersidentify the factors causing changes in food during storagecommunicate verbal instructionswork in a multicultural environment in fisherycollect broodstocklead a teamcommunicate clearly with passengersmanage budgets

GLOBAL RESOURCE

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SKILLS OVERVIEW

71 total
44 essential · 27 optional

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

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