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