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Master Fisher Ship's Captain
Controls fishing operations to catch and preserve fish, crustacea
Controls and manages the operations of ships and boats. and molluscs. Skill Level: The entry requirement for this occupation is commensurate The entry requirement for this occupation is commensurate
with an AQF Diploma or higher qualification and relevant with an AQF Diploma or higher qualification and relevant
experience in addition to the formal qualification. Registration experience in addition to the formal qualification. Registration
or licensing is required. or licensing is required. Tasks Include: - controls, directs or manoeuvres ships and boats during
- directs fishing operations by using knowledge about the
berthing and mooring, navigational planning and emergencies species sought, fishing grounds, seasons and the capabilities
in accordance with safety rules and regulations of vessel and crew - ensures compliance with regulations pertaining to safety at sea
- plots courses and computes positions using navigational aids
and protection of the marine environment - operates radio, radar, sonar, echo sounder and other
- controls and directs operations to ensure the safe and efficient navigational and fishing aids
loading and transport of cargo and passengers - monitors and interprets weather patterns and obtains radio
- controls the receipt and transmission of general and weather forecasts
emergency information by radio, flags, morse lighting and - uses nets, lines, poles, pots and traps at varying depths to
pyrotechnic communication catch fish, molluscs and crustacea - ensures the security, safety, efficiency and economic operation
- supervises and assists crew in fishing operations and sorting,
of vessels cleaning, preserving, stowing and refrigerating the catch - manages and controls fire hazard, abandon ship and damage
- supervises and assists in the loading, unloading and storage of
control procedures supplies, equipment and catch - manages and administers budgets and expenditure
- records daily activities in ships' logs, keeps accounts and
- manages and maintains inventory, records and documentation maintains records of catch
- devises and implements strategic and operational planning
- inspects vessels and gear to ensure proper maintenance and
oversees repair or replacement of defective items
Specialisations:
may harvest shellfish from sea bed using towed dredges or
Dredge Master rakes
Hydrofoil Captain
Ship's Pilot
Tug Master
224 ABS • AUSTRALIAN STANDARD CLASSIFICATION OF OCCUPATIONS, 2ND ED • 1220.0
MAJOR GROUP
2
PROFESSIONALS
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