What skills does a fisheries master need?

A fisheries master needs 43 essential skills including fisheries management, fishing industry, international regulations for preventing collisions at sea, fishing gear, pollution prevention. Core competencies include .

Will AI replace fisheries master jobs?

The AI disruption score for fisheries master is 15/100 (low risk). Some tasks may be automated but the role will evolve rather than disappear entirely.

Agriculture & EnvironmentMarket-oriented skilled forestry, fishery and hunting workersISCO 6223

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.

European Skills Framework

Skills and knowledge areas required for this occupation based on European classification.

Essential (43)

fisheries managementfisheries managementThe principles, methods and equipment used in population management applied to fisheries: the concept of catch, by-catch, fishing effort, maximum sustainable yield, different sampling methods and how ...fishing industryfishing industryThe business model of the fishing industry, including recreational, subsistence and commercial fishing, and the harvesting, processing, and marketing sectors.international regulations for preventing collisions at seainternational regulations for preventing collisions at seaFundamental aspects of the international regulations to prevent collisions at sea, such as the conduct of vessels in sight of one another, navigation lights and markers, major light and accoustic sign...fishing gearfishing gearIdentification of the different gear used in capture fisheries and their functional capacity.pollution preventionpollution preventionThe processes used to prevent pollution: precautions to pollution of the environment, procedures to counter pollution and associated equipment, and possible measures to protect the environment.assessment of risks and threatsassessment of risks and threatsThe security documentation and any security-related communications and information.code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheriescode of Conduct for Responsible FisheriesFood and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries and the guidelines established for professional fishers.International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from ShipsInternational Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from ShipsThe fundamental principals and requirements laid in the International Regulation for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL): Regulations for the Prevention of Pollution by Oil, Regulations fo...deterioration of fish productsdeterioration of fish productsProcess of decomposition and spoilage of fish products: physical, enzymatic, microbiological and chemical processes occurring after harvesting.fisheries legislationfisheries legislationThe study and analysis of different fisheries management approaches taking into account international treaties and industry norms in order to analyze fisheries management regulations.maritime meteorologymaritime meteorologyThe scientific field of study that interprets meteorological information and applies it to ensure the safety of marine traffic.fishing vesselsfishing vesselsDenomination of the different elements and equipment of fishing vessels.risks associated with undertaking fishing operationsrisks associated with undertaking fishing operationsGeneral risks occuring when working on fishing boats and specific risks occurring only in some fishing modalities. Prevention of threats and accidents.Global Maritime Distress and Safety SystemGlobal Maritime Distress and Safety SystemThe internationally agreed-upon set of safety procedures, types of equipment and communication protocols used to increase safety and make it easier to rescue distressed ships, boats and aircraft.quality of fish productsquality of fish productsFactors affecting the quality of fish products. For instance, differences between species, impact of the fishing gears and parasite influence on the preservation of quality.provide on-board safety trainingprovide on-board safety trainingDevelop and implement on-board safety training programmes.work in outdoor conditionswork in outdoor conditionsCan cope with the different climate conditions such as heat, rain, cold or in strong wind.assess trim of vesselsassess trim of vesselsAssess the trim stability of vessels, referring to the stability of a vessel while it is in a static condition.use meteorological informationuse meteorological informationUse and interpret meteorological information for operations dependent on climatic conditions. Use this information to provide advise on safe operations in relation to weather conditions.provide first aidprovide first aidAdminister cardiopulmonary resuscitation or first aid in order to provide help to a sick or injured person until they receive more complete medical treatment.prepare safety exercises on shipsprepare safety exercises on shipsPlan and perform regular safety exercises on passenger and commercial ships; maximise safety in potentially dangerous situations.use water navigation devicesuse water navigation devicesUtilise water navigation devices, e.g. compass or sextant, or navigational aids such as lighthouses or buoys, radar, satellite, and computer systems, in order to navigate vessels on waterways. Work wi...extinguish firesextinguish firesChoose the adequate substances and methods to extinguish fires depending on their size, such as water and various chemical agents. Use a breathing apparatus.coordinate cargo handlingcoordinate cargo handlingOrganize stowing with a plan of load distribution to get the stability of the vessel and security. Direction of cargo operations.secure cargo in stowagesecure cargo in stowageSecure cargo stowage with basic knowledge of stowing methods; ensure efficient and safe transport of goods.undertake navigation safety actionsundertake navigation safety actionsRecognise unsafe situations and perform follow-up actions according to the safety regulations. Immediately warn ship management. Use personal protective and rescue equipment.assess stability of vesselsassess stability of vesselsAssess the two kinds of stability of vessels, namely transversal and longitudinal.communicate using the global maritime distress and safety systemcommunicate using the global maritime distress and safety systemSend an alert in case of distress, using any of the various GMDSS radio systems such that the alert has a very high probability of being received by either shore rescue authorities and/or other vessel...prevent sea pollutionprevent sea pollutionOrganize and monitor environment protection applying the regulations for pollution prevention at sea.apply fishing maneuvresapply fishing maneuvresRun shooting and hauling gear operations for its optimal performance, complying with the regulations for a responsible fish and with the security measures.survive at sea in the event of ship abandonmentsurvive at sea in the event of ship abandonmentIdentify muster signals and what emergencies they signal. Comply with established procedures. Don and use a lifejacket or an immersion suit. Safely jump into the water from a height. Swim and right an...ensure vessel compliance with regulationsensure vessel compliance with regulationsInspect vessels, vessel components, and equipment; ensure compliance with standards and specifications.conduct water navigationconduct water navigationEnsure that a vessel carries up to date and adequate charts and appropriate nautical documents. Lead the process of preparing the voyage report, the vessel passage plan, daily position reports, and th...coordinate fish handling operationscoordinate fish handling operationsOrganise fish handling operations to avoid fish products deterioration. Check the cleanliness of the deck and fishing hole before loading and manipulation. Control that the headless, gutted, washed an...recognise abnormalities on boardrecognise abnormalities on boardIdentify anomalies and abnormalities on board, evaluate them, and take appropriate actions to restore normal operation of ship. Check all (safety) systems for operational functions. Organise actions t...use maritime Englishuse maritime EnglishCommunicate in English employing language used in actual situations on board ships, in ports and elsewhere in the shipping chain.evaluate schools of fishevaluate schools of fishInterpret the information provided by electronic equipment and other aid about fisheries to evaluate the characteristics of a school of fish.schedule fishingschedule fishingDesign and implement more effective fishing manoeuvres; given the meteorological conditions and the extractive system.maintain safe navigation watchesmaintain safe navigation watchesObserve principles in keeping a navigation watch. Take over, accept and pass on a watch. Steer the vessel and perform routine duties undertaken during a watch. Observe emergency procedures and safety ...support vessel manoeuvressupport vessel manoeuvresParticipate in manoeuvres at port: berthing, anchoring and other mooring operations. Contribute to a safe navigational watch.train employeestrain employeesLead and guide employees through a process in which they are taught the necessary skills for the perspective job. Organise activities aimed at introducing the work and systems or improving the perform...swimswimMove through water by means of the limbs.operate ship rescue machineryoperate ship rescue machineryOperate rescue boats and survival craft. Launch the boats as required and operate their equipment. Take care of survivors and survival craft after abandoning ship. Use electronic devices to track and ...

Optional (12)

preserve fish productspreserve fish productsPlace and classify fish products for proper conservation. Maintain suitable conditions for the conservation of fishery products.lead a teamlead a teamLead, supervise and motivate a group of people, in order to meet the expected results within a given timeline and with the foreseen resources in mind.manage groups outdoorsmanage groups outdoorsConduct outdoor sessions in a dynamic and active way.deal with challenging work conditionsdeal with challenging work conditionsDeal with challenging circumstances in which to perform work, such as night work, shift work, and atypical working conditions.respond to changing situations in fisheryrespond to changing situations in fisheryAct decisive and in time to unexpected and rapidly changing situations in fishery.adapt to changes on a boatadapt to changes on a boatAcclimate to a constant change in work and living environments on boats by adapting one's behaviour and perspective on various tasks and responsibilities.evaluate outdoor activitiesevaluate outdoor activitiesIdentify and report problems and incidents according to outdoor programme safety national and local regulations.prepare fishing equipmentprepare fishing equipmentDispose fishing gear and ship's deck for successful extraction activities. Coordinate the crew in this operation.communicate in an outdoor settingcommunicate in an outdoor settingCommunicate with participants in more than one language of the European Union; handle a crisis following guidelines and recognise the importance of proper behaviour in crisis situations.handle challenging situations in fishery operationshandle challenging situations in fishery operationsCope with and face harsh circumstance at sea by keeping pre-set goals and deadlines in mind. Tackle frustations such as the loss of revenue and catch.work in a multicultural environment in fisherywork in a multicultural environment in fisheryInteract and communicate with individuals and groups from different cultures and backgrounds in fishery operations.implement risk management for outdoorsimplement risk management for outdoorsDevise and demonstrate the application of responsible and safe practices for the outdoor sector.