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