fisheries boatman

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.

Alternative Labels

fisheries boatwoman

local boatman

local fisheries boatman

local fisheries boatwoman

local fishing vessel skipper

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 ensure vessel compliance with regulations evaluate schools of fish extinguish fires handle fish products maintain safe navigation watches manage cargo handling manage ship emergency plans operate ship propulsion system 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

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 fire-fighting systems fisheries legislation fishing gear fishing vessels international regulations for preventing collisions at sea maritime meteorology principles of cargo stowage quality of fish products risks associated with undertaking fishing operations vessel safety equipment vessel stability principles

Optional Skills and Competences

adapt to changes on a boat be friendly to passengers collect broodstock communicate clearly with passengers communicate in an outdoor setting communicate verbal instructions compose stowage plans coordinate passengers cope with challenging circumstances in the fishery sector handle challenging situations in fishery operations identify the factors causing changes in food during storage lead a team manage budgets manage staff manage time in fishery operations operate ship rescue machinery operate stowage programmes prepare fishing equipment 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 work in outdoor conditions

Optional Knowledge

fisheries management fishing industry

Skills & Competences

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/270528cf-2bf9-463d-aeaa-d169b1f767c1

Status

released

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