Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
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fisheries master
ESCO occupation · 43 essential, 12 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
assessment of risks and threats
undertake navigation safety actions
provide first aid
fisheries management
provide on-board safety training
provide training
communicate using the global maritime distress and safety system
Global Maritime Distress and Safety System
fishing gear
use water navigation devices
recognise abnormalities on board
fisheries legislation
pollution prevention
support vessel manoeuvres
extinguish fires
apply fishing maneuvres
quality of fish products
coordinate fire fighting
conduct water navigation
use maritime English
schedule fishing
Prevent sea pollution
ensure vessel compliance with regulations
survive at sea in the event of ship abandonment
operate ship rescue machinery
maintain safe navigation watches
work in outdoor conditions
international regulations for preventing collisions at sea
coordinate fish handling operations
assess trim of vessels
prepare and execute regular safety exercises
swim
Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries
maritime meteorology
assess stability of vessels
deterioration of fish products
secure cargo in stowage
evaluate schools of fish
fishing vessels
coordinate cargo handling
International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships
risks associated with undertaking fishing operations
use meteorological information
Optional & specialised skills
evaluate outdoor activities
implement risk management for outdoors
respond to changing situations in fishery
communicate in an outdoor setting
adapt to changes on a boat
deal with challenging work conditions
manage groups outdoors
preserve fish products
work in a multicultural environment in fishery
prepare fishing equipment
handle challenging situations in fishery operations
lead a team
Other matches: fisheries boatmaster · mastering engineer · agriculture, forestry and fishery vocational teacher · fisheries adviser · fisheries refrigeration engineer
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.