Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
Software developer
Data analyst
Web developer
Network engineer
Database administrator
Accountant
Registered nurse
Electrician
Civil engineer
Graphic designer
deep-sea fishery worker
ESCO occupation · 26 essential, 34 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
vessel safety equipment
physical parts of the vessel
handle fish products
operate ship equipment
quality of fish products
use fishing vessel equipment
fishing gear
fisheries legislation
support vessel manoeuvres
assist in ship maintenance
deterioration of fish products
risks associated with undertaking fishing operations
international regulations for preventing collisions at sea
assist anchoring operations
work in outdoor conditions
operate fish capture equipment
maintain safe navigation watches
follow verbal instructions
follow hygienic practices in fishery operations
assist emergency services
swim
operate fishing equipment machinery
health and safety regulations
preserve fish products
Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries
functions of vessel deck equipment
Optional & specialised skills
maintain vessel safety and emergency equipment
International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships
unmoor vessels
collect weather-related data
remove parts of fish
wash gutted fish
prepare lifeboats
survive at sea in the event of ship abandonment
wash decks of ships
fish anatomy
support fishery training procedures
operate fish processing equipment
operate ship rescue machinery
fisheries management
handle cargo
sell fish and seafood
operate echo sounding equipment
assist in maritime rescue operations
secure ships using rope
radars
operate traditional water depth measurement equipment
fire-fighting systems
report to captain
manage engine-room resources
analyse weather forecast
coordinate the ship crew
conduct on board safety inspections
Global Maritime Distress and Safety System
extinguish fires
maintain ship logs
use maritime English
use radar navigation
communicate using the global maritime distress and safety system
prepare deck equipment
Other matches: aquaculture cage mooring worker · drainage worker · agriculture, forestry and fishery vocational teacher · water-based aquaculture worker · fisheries boatmaster
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.