Fisheries masters plan, manage and execute the activities of fishing vessels inshore, coastal and offshore waters. They direct and control the navigation. Fisheries masters can operate on ships of 500 gross tonnage or more. They control the loading, unloading and stevedoring, as well as the collection, handling, processing and preservation of fishing.
No competences in this bucket.
The study and analysis of different fisheries management approaches taking into account international treaties and industry norms in order to analyze fisheries management regulations.
Identification of the different gear used in capture fisheries and their functional capacity.
Denomination of the different elements and equipment of fishing vessels.
Fundamental aspects of the international regulations to prevent collisions at sea, such as the conduct of vessels in sight of one another, navigation lights and markers, major light and accoustic signals, maritime signalling and buoys.
The scientific field of study that interprets meteorological information and applies it to ensure the safety of marine traffic.
General risks occuring when working on fishing boats and specific risks occurring only in some fishing modalities. Prevention of threats and accidents.
The security documentation and any security-related communications and information.
Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries and the guidelines established for professional fishers.
Process of decomposition and spoilage of fish products: physical, enzymatic, microbiological and chemical processes occurring after harvesting.
The principles, methods and equipment used in population management applied to fisheries: the concept of catch, by-catch, fishing effort, maximum sustainable yield, different sampling methods and how to use sampling material.
The business model of the fishing industry, including recreational, subsistence and commercial fishing, and the harvesting, processing, and marketing sectors.
The internationally agreed-upon set of safety procedures, types of equipment and communication protocols used to increase safety and make it easier to rescue distressed ships, boats and aircraft.
The fundamental principals and requirements laid in the International Regulation for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL): Regulations for the Prevention of Pollution by Oil, Regulations for the Control of Pollution by Noxious Liquid Substances in Bulk, prevention of Pollution by Harmful Substances Carried by Sea in Packaged Form, Prevention of Pollution by Sewage from Ships, Prevention of Pollution by Garbage from Ships, Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships.
The processes used to prevent pollution: precautions to pollution of the environment, procedures to counter pollution and associated equipment, and possible measures to protect the environment.
Factors affecting the quality of fish products. For instance, differences between species, impact of the fishing gears and parasite influence on the preservation of quality.
Organize stowing with a plan of load distribution to get the stability of the vessel and security. Direction of cargo operations.
Run shooting and hauling gear operations for its optimal performance, complying with the regulations for a responsible fish and with the security measures.
Assess the two kinds of stability of vessels, namely transversal and longitudinal.
Assess the trim stability of vessels, referring to the stability of a vessel while it is in a static condition.
Ensure that a vessel carries up to date and adequate charts and appropriate nautical documents. Lead the process of preparing the voyage report, the vessel passage plan, daily position reports, and the pilot's information sheet.
Organise fish handling operations to avoid fish products deterioration. Check the cleanliness of the deck and fishing hole before loading and manipulation. Control that the headless, gutted, washed and sorted, if applicable, is performed taking into account health hygiene regulations.
Inspect vessels, vessel components, and equipment; ensure compliance with standards and specifications.
Interpret the information provided by electronic equipment and other aid about fisheries to evaluate the characteristics of a school of fish.
Operate rescue boats and survival craft. Launch the boats as required and operate their equipment. Take care of survivors and survival craft after abandoning ship. Use electronic devices to track and communicate location, including communications and signalling apparatus and pyrotechnics.
Organize and monitor environment protection applying the regulations for pollution prevention at sea.
Develop and implement on-board safety training programmes.
Identify anomalies and abnormalities on board, evaluate them, and take appropriate actions to restore normal operation of ship. Check all (safety) systems for operational functions. Organise actions to be taken in the event of an identified problem.
Design and implement more effective fishing manoeuvres; given the meteorological conditions and the extractive system.
Secure cargo stowage with basic knowledge of stowing methods; ensure efficient and safe transport of goods.
Move through water by means of the limbs.
Recognise unsafe situations and perform follow-up actions according to the safety regulations. Immediately warn ship management. Use personal protective and rescue equipment.
Use and interpret meteorological information for operations dependent on climatic conditions. Use this information to provide advise on safe operations in relation to weather conditions.
Utilise water navigation devices, e.g. compass or sextant, or navigational aids such as lighthouses or buoys, radar, satellite, and computer systems, in order to navigate vessels on waterways. Work with recent charts/maps, notices, and publications in order to determine the precise position of a vessel.
Send an alert in case of distress, using any of the various GMDSS radio systems such that the alert has a very high probability of being received by either shore rescue authorities and/or other vessels in the area.
Organize and direct the operations of fire fighting, according to the ship's emergency plans to ensure safety.
Choose the adequate substances and methods to extinguish fires depending on their size, such as water and various chemical agents. Use a breathing apparatus.
Observe principles in keeping a navigation watch. Take over, accept and pass on a watch. Steer the vessel and perform routine duties undertaken during a watch. Observe emergency procedures and safety precautions during a watch. Take immediate actions in the event of fire or accident and execute rudder orders to ensure that a steady course is maintained at all times.
Plan and perform regular safety exercises on passenger and commercial ships; maximise safety in potentially dangerous situations.
Administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation or first aid in order to provide help to a sick or injured person until they receive more complete medical treatment.
Participate in manoeuvres at port: berthing, anchoring and other mooring operations. Contribute to a safe navigational watch.
Identify muster signals and what emergencies they signal. Comply with established procedures. Don and use a lifejacket or an immersion suit. Safely jump into the water from a height. Swim and right an inverted liferaft while wearing a swim while wearing a lifejacket. Keep afloat without a lifejacket. Board a survival craft from the ship, or from the water while wearing a lifejacket. Take initial actions on boarding survival craft to enhance chance of survival. Stream a drogue or sea-anchor. Operate survival craft equipment. Operate location devices, including radio equipment.
Lead and guide employees through a process in which they are taught the necessary skills for the perspective job. Organise activities aimed at introducing the work and systems or improving the performance of individuals and groups in organisational settings.
Communicate in English employing language used in actual situations on board ships, in ports and elsewhere in the shipping chain.
Can cope with the different climate conditions such as heat, rain, cold or in strong wind.
No competences in this bucket.
Acclimate to a constant change in work and living environments on boats by adapting one's behaviour and perspective on various tasks and responsibilities.
Communicate with participants in more than one language of the European Union; handle a crisis following guidelines and recognise the importance of proper behaviour in crisis situations.
Identify and report problems and incidents according to outdoor programme safety national and local regulations.
Cope with and face harsh circumstance at sea by keeping pre-set goals and deadlines in mind. Tackle frustations such as the loss of revenue and catch.
Devise and demonstrate the application of responsible and safe practices for the outdoor sector.
Conduct outdoor sessions in a dynamic and active way
Dispose fishing gear and ship's deck for successful extraction activities. Coordinate the crew in this operation.
Place and classify fish products for proper conservation. Maintain suitable conditions for the conservation of fishery products.
Act decisive and in time to unexpected and rapidly changing situations in fishery.
Interact and communicate with individuals and groups from different cultures and backgrounds in fishery operations.
Deal with challenging circumstances in which to perform work, such as night work, shift work, and atypical working conditions.
Lead, supervise and motivate a group of people, in order to meet the expected results within a given timeline and with the foreseen resources in mind.