ISCO Occupation Group 6223.2 Fisheries Master
From Open Risk Manual
Contents
Definition
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.
Essential Skills
- Coordinate Fish Handling Operations
- Undertake Navigation Safety Actions
- Swim
- Fisheries Legislation
- Evaluate Schools Of Fish
- Fishing Gear
- Maintain Safe Navigation Watches
- Coordinate Cargo Handling
- Fisheries Management
- Recognise Abnormalities On Board
- Ensure Vessel Compliance With Regulations
- Code Of Conduct For Responsible Fisheries
- Fishing Vessels
- Assess Stability Of Vessels
- Communicate Using The Global Maritime Distress And Safety System
- Secure Cargo In Stowage
- Use Meteorological Information
- Provide First Aid
- Coordinate Fire Fighting
- Prevent Sea Pollution
- Prepare And Execute Regular Safety Exercises
- International Convention For The Prevention Of Pollution From Ships
- Operate Ship Rescue Machinery
- Maritime Meteorology
- Deterioration Of Fish Products
- Schedule Fishing
- Assessment Of Risks And Threats
- Assess Trim Of Vessels
- Work In Outdoor Conditions
- Provide Training
- Provide On-Board Safety Training
- Use Maritime English
- Conduct Water Navigation
- Extinguish Fires
- Support Vessel Manoeuvres
- Survive At Sea In The Event Of Ship Abandonment
- International Regulations For Preventing Collisions At Sea
- Use Water Navigation Devices
- Pollution Prevention
- Apply Fishing Maneuvres
- Risks Associated With Undertaking Fishing Operations
- Quality Of Fish Products
- Global Maritime Distress And Safety System
Optional Skills
- Implement Risk Management For Outdoors
- Deal With Challenging Work Conditions
- Work In A Multicultural Environment In Fishery
- Evaluate Outdoor Activities
- Prepare Fishing Equipment
- Lead A Team
- Adapt To Changes On A Boat
- Communicate In An Outdoor Setting
- Handle Challenging Situations In Fishery Operations
- Preserve Fish Products
- Respond To Changing Situations In Fishery
- Manage Groups Outdoors
Alternative Names
- Fishing Vessel Captain
- Master Of Fishing Vessel
Specializations
| Specialization | Title |
|---|---|
| C6223.2.1 | ISCO Specialization 6223.2.1 Fisheries Boatmaster |
