Hard Skills
AdvancedNavigation and Vessel ManeuveringThe ability to plan a voyage, operate radar, GPS, and sonar equipment, and physically steer the vessel in various sea conditions.
AdvancedMarine Safety and Emergency ResponseKnowledge of survival techniques, firefighting, first aid, and the use of emergency positioning indicating radio beacons (EPIRBs).
ExpertFishing Gear Deployment and MaintenanceTechnical expertise in setting, hauling, and repairing nets, lines, or pots used for commercial harvesting.
AdvancedFisheries Regulatory ComplianceUnderstanding and adhering to national and international catch quotas, protected zones, and mandatory reporting requirements.