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
fishing vessels
vessel stability principles
support vessel manoeuvres
maintain safe navigation watches
communicate using the global maritime distress and safety system
recognise abnormalities on board
handle fish products
manage ship emergency plans
manage cargo handling
quality of fish products
evaluate schools of fish
Global Maritime Distress and Safety System
assess trim of vessels
assessment of risks and threats
risks associated with undertaking fishing operations
Prevent sea pollution
provide training
provide first aid
fishing gear
principles of cargo stowage
operate ship propulsion system
survive at sea in the event of ship abandonment
provide on-board safety training
conduct water navigation
Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries
International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships
prepare and execute regular safety exercises
deterioration of fish products
assess stability of vessels
secure cargo in stowage
extinguish fires
coordinate fire fighting
ensure vessel compliance with regulations
fisheries legislation
schedule fishing
maritime meteorology
apply fishing maneuvres
fire-fighting systems
swim
preserve fish products
undertake navigation safety actions
use water navigation devices
vessel safety equipment
international regulations for preventing collisions at sea
Optional & specialised skills
communicate verbal instructions
lead a team
operate ship rescue machinery
fisheries management
cope with challenging circumstances in the fishery sector
use maritime English
handle challenging situations in fishery operations
manage time in fishery operations
adapt to changes on a boat
use different communication channels
read stowage plans
be friendly to passengers
manage budgets
work in a multicultural environment in fishery
work in outdoor conditions
identify the factors causing changes in food during storage
prepare fishing equipment
coordinate passengers
communicate clearly with passengers
operate stowage programmes
compose stowage plans
undertake continuous professional development in fishery operations
communicate in an outdoor setting
respond to changing situations in fishery
manage staff
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.