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