From fisheries deckhand to fisheries boatman
16 of the 44 essential skills of a fisheries boatman are already essential for a fisheries deckhand — about 36% of the job, before you learn anything new.
These numbers compare two occupations, not you and a job. What you personally already cover depends on what you have actually done.
- 16
- skills carry over
- 28
- would be new
- 36%
- of the target job covered
- 44
- essential skills of a fisheries boatman
What a fisheries boatman does
Fisheries boatmen operate small boats inshore and near the coast only. They organise, manage and execute shipping activities on deck and with engines. Fisheries boatmen capture and conserve fish or engage in aquaculture operations. They respect the safety conditions and comply with national and international regulations.
What carries over
16 skillsEssential in both jobs. This is the part of the move you have already made.
- code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries
- deterioration of fish products
- extinguish fires
- fire-fighting systems
- fisheries legislation
- fishing gear
- fishing vessels
- handle fish products
- International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships
- international regulations for preventing collisions at sea
- maintain safe navigation watches
- preserve fish products
- quality of fish products
- risks associated with undertaking fishing operations
- support vessel manoeuvres
- survive at sea in the event of ship abandonment
What would be new
28 skillsEssential for a fisheries boatman and not for a fisheries deckhand. Note that the taxonomy describes activities rather than tools, so some of these may be things you already do under a different name.
- apply fishing maneuvres
- assess stability of vessels
- assess trim of vessels
- assessment of risks and threats
- communicate using the global maritime distress and safety system
- conduct water navigation
- coordinate fire fighting
- ensure vessel compliance with regulations
- evaluate schools of fish
- Global Maritime Distress and Safety System
- manage cargo handling
- manage ship emergency plans
- maritime meteorology
- operate ship propulsion system
- prepare safety exercises on ships
- prevent sea pollution
- principles of cargo stowage
- provide first aid
- provide on-board safety training
- recognise abnormalities on board
- schedule fishing
- secure cargo in stowage
- swim
- train employees
- undertake navigation safety actions
- use water navigation devices
- vessel safety equipment
- vessel stability principles
Other moves from fisheries deckhand
2 roles- boatswain19 skills in common
- deep-sea fishery worker18 skills in common
No account needed to start
How far are you from being a fisheries boatman?
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