Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
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fisheries deckhand
ESCO occupation · 38 essential, 27 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
secure ships using rope
follow hygienic practices in fishery operations
assist in ship maintenance
fire-fighting systems
prepare lifeboats
health and safety regulations
pollution prevention
support vessel manoeuvres
assist with emergencies
Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries
handle cargo
survive at sea in the event of ship abandonment
preserve fish products
deterioration of fish products
fishing gear
wash decks of ships
quality assurance methodologies
risks associated with undertaking fishing operations
follow written instructions
follow verbal instructions
operate echo sounding equipment
swim
international regulations for preventing collisions at sea
moor vessels
follow work procedures
unmoor vessels
work in outdoor conditions
assist anchoring operations
fisheries legislation
quality of fish products
operate ship equipment
prepare deck equipment
maintain safe navigation watches
extinguish fires
International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships
use fishing vessel equipment
fishing vessels
handle fish products
Optional & specialised skills
provide radio services in emergencies
maintain safe engineering watches
conduct on board safety inspections
cope with challenging circumstances in the fishery sector
fish anatomy
assessment of risks and threats
communicate using the global maritime distress and safety system
use radar navigation
assist in maritime rescue operations
support fishery training procedures
use maritime English
operate ship rescue machinery
undertake continuous professional development in fishery operations
work in shifts
work in a multicultural environment in fishery
maintain vessel safety and emergency equipment
fisheries management
report to captain
perform lookout duties during maritime operations
work in a fishery team
adapt to changes on a boat
manage engine-room resources
relay messages through radio and telephone systems
types of maritime vessels
Global Maritime Distress and Safety System
operate traditional water depth measurement equipment
maritime meteorology
Other matches: fisheries adviser · fisheries refrigeration engineer · fisheries boatman · fisheries boatmaster · 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.