fisheries master

Fisheries masters plan, manage and execute the activities of fishing vessels inshore, coastal and offshore waters. They direct and control the navigation. Fisheries masters can operate on ships of 500 gross tonnage or more. They control the loading, unloading and stevedoring, as well as the collection, handling, processing and preservation of fishing.

ESCO Code

6223.2

NACE Code

03.11 - Marine fishing

Alternative Labels

fishing vessel captain

master of fishing vessel

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

Narrower occupations

- fisheries boatmaster

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 cargo handling coordinate fire fighting coordinate fish handling operations ensure vessel compliance with regulations evaluate schools of fish extinguish fires maintain safe navigation watches operate ship rescue machinery prepare safety exercises on ships 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 maritime English use meteorological information 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 pollution prevention quality of fish products risks associated with undertaking fishing operations

Optional Skills and Competences

adapt to changes on a boat communicate in an outdoor setting deal with challenging work conditions evaluate outdoor activities handle challenging situations in fishery operations implement risk management for outdoors lead a team manage groups outdoors prepare fishing equipment preserve fish products respond to changing situations in fishery work in a multicultural environment in fishery

Skills Group Share

Concept status

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/bcead4e9-3697-4831-b62e-ddb83d7d469d

Status

released

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