Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
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fisheries boatman
ESCO occupation · 44 essential, 25 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
Prevent sea pollution
manage ship emergency plans
fire-fighting systems
assess stability of vessels
deterioration of fish products
conduct water navigation
quality of fish products
support vessel manoeuvres
Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries
vessel stability principles
recognise abnormalities on board
assess trim of vessels
secure cargo in stowage
communicate using the global maritime distress and safety system
survive at sea in the event of ship abandonment
provide training
extinguish fires
swim
handle fish products
undertake navigation safety actions
international regulations for preventing collisions at sea
assessment of risks and threats
principles of cargo stowage
schedule fishing
ensure vessel compliance with regulations
fisheries legislation
Global Maritime Distress and Safety System
manage cargo handling
evaluate schools of fish
coordinate fire fighting
fishing vessels
International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships
risks associated with undertaking fishing operations
operate ship propulsion system
maintain safe navigation watches
use water navigation devices
fishing gear
vessel safety equipment
prepare and execute regular safety exercises
provide first aid
provide on-board safety training
maritime meteorology
preserve fish products
apply fishing maneuvres
Optional & specialised skills
read stowage plans
operate stowage programmes
communicate verbal instructions
fisheries management
identify the factors causing changes in food during storage
respond to changing situations in fishery
lead a team
operate ship rescue machinery
use different communication channels
undertake continuous professional development in fishery operations
coordinate passengers
cope with challenging circumstances in the fishery sector
compose stowage plans
prepare fishing equipment
be friendly to passengers
work in outdoor conditions
adapt to changes on a boat
work in a multicultural environment in fishery
use maritime English
manage staff
manage budgets
manage time in fishery operations
handle challenging situations in fishery operations
communicate in an outdoor setting
communicate clearly with passengers
Other matches: fisheries adviser · fisheries refrigeration engineer · fisheries boatmaster · fisheries deckhand · fisheries observer
Coming next: live skill demand and trends — how often each skill
actually appears in job ads — arrive with the EURES / Cedefop integration. The skills above
are the canonical requirements for the role from the EU ESCO taxonomy.