fisheries boatmaster

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.

Alternative Labels

boat captain

boatmaster

coastal fisheries boatmaster

coastal skipper

fishery boatmaster

local boatmaster

local fishery boatmaster

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

apply fishing maneuvres assess stability of vessels assess trim of vessels communicate using the global maritime distress and safety system conduct water navigation coordinate fire fighting coordinate fish handling operations ensure vessel compliance with regulations estimate fishery status evaluate schools of fish extinguish fires maintain safe navigation watches manage cargo handling manage ship emergency plans operate ship propulsion system operate ship rescue machinery prepare safety exercises on ships preserve fish products prevent sea pollution provide first aid provide on-board safety training recognise abnormalities on board schedule fishing secure cargo in stowage support vessel manoeuvres survive at sea in the event of ship abandonment swim train employees undertake navigation safety actions use water navigation devices work in outdoor conditions

Essential Knowledge

Global Maritime Distress and Safety System International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships assessment of risks and threats code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries deterioration of fish products fisheries legislation fisheries management fishing gear fishing industry fishing vessels international regulations for preventing collisions at sea maritime meteorology quality of fish products risks associated with undertaking fishing operations vessel safety equipment

Optional Skills and Competences

be friendly to passengers communicate clearly with passengers communicate in an outdoor setting communicate verbal instructions compose stowage plans coordinate communication during mine emergencies coordinate passengers cope with challenging circumstances in the fishery sector ensure passenger comfort handle challenging situations in fishery operations maintain logbooks manage budgets measure water depth monitor stock level prepare fishing equipment provide information to passengers read stowage plans respond to changing situations in fishery undertake continuous professional development in fishery operations use different communication channels use maritime English work in a multicultural environment in fishery

Optional Knowledge

vessel points of sail

Skills & Competences

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/ff63fa99-c634-4e6f-a693-6a49482952e9

Status

released

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