fisheries boatman

Description

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.

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 vessel stability principles principles of cargo stowage 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 fire-fighting systems fisheries legislation assessment of risks and threats maritime meteorology fisheries management fishing industry

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 swim apply fishing maneuvres secure cargo in stowage conduct water navigation use water navigation devices prepare safety exercises on ships provide on-board safety training handle fish products 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 manage time in fishery operations communicate clearly with passengers cope with challenging circumstances in the fishery sector adapt to changes on a boat coordinate passengers undertake continuous professional development in fishery operations operate stowage programmes manage staff respond to changing situations in fishery lead a team prepare fishing equipment work in outdoor conditions communicate in an outdoor setting identify the factors causing changes in food during storage work in a multicultural environment in fishery manage budgets operate ship rescue machinery collect broodstock use maritime English use different communication channels be friendly to passengers handle challenging situations in fishery operations compose stowage plans