ISCO Occupation Group 8350.1 Boatswain
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
Boatswain: Boatswains organise the crew on deck and at the fishing hold to execute the orders received from a superior. They coordinate the operations of maintenance, manoeuvres, assembly and repair of fishing gear and sorting, processing and preserving of the catches while observing the hygienic standards and established safety regulations.
Essential Skills
- Extinguish Fires
- Assist In Ship Maintenance
- Coordinate Fish Handling Operations
- Use Fishing Vessel Equipment
- Stand Watch On Vessel
- Survive At Sea In The Event Of Ship Abandonment
- Preserve Fish Products
- Prepare Fishing Equipment
- Code Of Conduct For Responsible Fisheries
- Coordinate The Ship Crew
- Handle Cargo
- International Convention For The Prevention Of Pollution From Ships
- International Regulations For Preventing Collisions At Sea
- Fishing Gear
- Swim
- Maintain Safe Navigation Watches
- Support Vessel Manoeuvres
- Apply Fishing Maneuvres
- Quality Of Fish Products
- Handle Fish Products
- Provide Training
- Operate Ship Equipment
- Fisheries Legislation
- Participate In The Organisation Of Emergency Drills
- Operate Vessel Critical Systems
- Pollution Prevention
- Fishing Vessels
- Risks Associated With Undertaking Fishing Operations
Optional Skills
- Use Maritime English
- Fisheries Management
- Communicate Using The Global Maritime Distress And Safety System
- Evaluate Schools Of Fish
- Report To Captain
- Global Maritime Distress And Safety System
- Assessment Of Risks And Threats
- Prepare Inventory Reports
Alternative Names
- Senior Crewwoman
- Bosum
- Fisheries Boatswain
- Senior Crewman
