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Overview
Fisheries boatmasters operate fishing vessels in coastal waters, handling deck and engine operations while controlling navigation, fish capture and conservation within established boundaries.
In job descriptions, look for vessel stability, trim, nautical navigation, fishing gear, fish handling, fire-fighting coordination, GMDSS communication, fishery status, safety routines and compliance checks.
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Open in Job ExplorerWhat the work can involve
Fisheries boatmasters run coastal fishing vessels and keep deck, engine and navigation work aligned during a trip. The role covers fishing manoeuvres, vessel stability, capture, fish handling, conservation on board and safety communication when conditions change at sea.
Skills and specializations
Important skills include nautical navigation, fishing gear, assessing vessel trim and stability, GMDSS communication, fire-fighting coordination, fish handling and knowledge of fisheries management. Some roles are small-crew coastal operations; others place more weight on engine checks, catch records or handling quality.
Salary context
Salary comparison should consider vessel size, crew responsibility, trip length, engine and deck duties, catch-handling responsibility, safety systems and accountability for compliance checks. A post with command responsibility differs from one focused on deck work under another master.
Career paths
Development can move toward larger vessel command, fisheries master roles, fleet coordination, safety training, gear specialization or work linked to fishery status and catch planning. Reliable navigation, safe crew management and careful catch handling support advancement.
Good to know
Read vacancies for vessel type, coastal area, crew size, gear, trip pattern and expected engine duties. Check whether the job requires GMDSS use, stability assessment, fire-fighting coordination, fish conservation, catch records and responsibility for keeping the vessel within set operating limits.
Editorial note
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O*NET relationships
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O*NET relationships: 1
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels
53-5021.00
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Alternative labels
Occupation group
fisheries master (6223.2)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/ff63fa99-c634-4e6f-a693-6a49482952e9 |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 6223.2.1 |
| ISCO group | 6223 |
| Concept type | Occupation |