fisheries master

Description

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.

EssentialOptional

Theoretical Knowledge

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

Practical Skills

recognise abnormalities on board survive at sea in the event of ship abandonment provide first aid coordinate fire fighting train employees prevent sea pollution ensure vessel compliance with regulations evaluate schools of fish undertake navigation safety actions extinguish fires maintain safe navigation watches schedule fishing assess trim of vessels coordinate cargo handling support vessel manoeuvres work in outdoor conditions swim apply fishing maneuvres secure cargo in stowage conduct water navigation coordinate fish handling operations use water navigation devices operate ship rescue machinery prepare safety exercises on ships provide on-board safety training use meteorological information use maritime English assess stability of vessels communicate using the global maritime distress and safety system implement risk management for outdoors adapt to changes on a boat manage groups outdoors preserve fish products respond to changing situations in fishery lead a team prepare fishing equipment evaluate outdoor activities communicate in an outdoor setting deal with challenging work conditions work in a multicultural environment in fishery handle challenging situations in fishery operations