fisheries boatmaster

Description

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.

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 vessel safety equipment 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 maritime meteorology vessel points of sail

Practical Skills

recognise abnormalities on board survive at sea in the event of ship abandonment manage cargo handling 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 preserve fish products assess trim of vessels 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 estimate fishery status provide on-board safety training manage ship emergency plans operate ship propulsion system assess stability of vessels communicate using the global maritime distress and safety system read stowage plans communicate verbal instructions communicate clearly with passengers provide information to passengers cope with challenging circumstances in the fishery sector monitor stock level measure water depth coordinate passengers ensure passenger comfort undertake continuous professional development in fishery operations respond to changing situations in fishery prepare fishing equipment maintain logbooks communicate in an outdoor setting coordinate communication during mine emergencies work in a multicultural environment in fishery manage budgets use maritime English use different communication channels be friendly to passengers handle challenging situations in fishery operations compose stowage plans