Skills
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Overview
Fisheries masters plan and lead fishing vessel operations in coastal or offshore waters, directing navigation, vessel work, loading, unloading and handling of the catch.
In job descriptions, look for vessel command, navigation control, fishing operations, crew coordination, loading and stowing, catch processing, preservation and safety routines at sea.
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Open in Job ExplorerWhat the work can involve
Fisheries master work is centred on command of a fishing vessel. The role combines route and navigation decisions with fishing plans, weather judgment, crew tasks, loading, stowage and preservation of the catch.
Skills and specializations
Navigation, seamanship, vessel safety, fishing gear, catch handling, radio communication, log records and crew coordination are central. Larger vessels add more formal control of loading, unloading and work organisation on deck.
Salary context
Pay context depends on vessel size, operating waters, command responsibility, crew size, season pattern and whether the role is accountable for catch quality and port operations.
Career paths
Experience often builds through deck work, fishing operations, navigation duties or mate roles. Development can move toward larger vessels, fleet coordination, port-side operations or fisheries business management.
Good to know
Check adverts for the vessel type, fishing area, tonnage, crew size and expected time at sea. The wording should make clear whether the post is full command, relief command or a senior deck role.
Editorial note
This guide gives editorial career context for fisheries master work. It is not official labour-market statistics or salary data.
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Occupation group
Deep-sea fishery workers (6223)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/bcead4e9-3697-4831-b62e-ddb83d7d469d |
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| ESCO code | 6223.2 |
| ISCO group | 6223 |
| Concept type | Occupation |