Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
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fisheries boatmaster
ESCO occupation · 45 essential, 22 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
provide training
recognise abnormalities on board
fishing gear
coordinate fire fighting
International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships
fisheries management
assessment of risks and threats
deterioration of fish products
evaluate schools of fish
preserve fish products
undertake navigation safety actions
manage ship emergency plans
risks associated with undertaking fishing operations
use water navigation devices
conduct water navigation
estimate fishery status
operate ship propulsion system
quality of fish products
international regulations for preventing collisions at sea
Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries
schedule fishing
prepare and execute regular safety exercises
Global Maritime Distress and Safety System
extinguish fires
operate ship rescue machinery
maritime meteorology
manage cargo handling
provide on-board safety training
survive at sea in the event of ship abandonment
apply fishing maneuvres
fisheries legislation
vessel safety equipment
coordinate fish handling operations
assess stability of vessels
assess trim of vessels
maintain safe navigation watches
communicate using the global maritime distress and safety system
secure cargo in stowage
swim
fishing vessels
ensure vessel compliance with regulations
support vessel manoeuvres
provide first aid
Prevent sea pollution
work in outdoor conditions
Optional & specialised skills
respond to changing situations in fishery
communicate clearly with passengers
read stowage plans
handle challenging situations in fishery operations
communicate verbal instructions
be friendly to passengers
coordinate communication during mine emergencies
undertake continuous professional development in fishery operations
maintain logbooks
use maritime English
prepare fishing equipment
provide information to passengers
communicate in an outdoor setting
measure water depth
compose stowage plans
cope with challenging circumstances in the fishery sector
coordinate passengers
manage budgets
monitor stock level
work in a multicultural environment in fishery
ensure passenger comfort
use different communication channels
Other matches: fisheries adviser · fisheries refrigeration engineer · fisheries boatman · skipper · marine firefighter
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.