Hard Skills
IntermediateVessel NavigationThe proficiency in operating a fishing boat using GPS, radar, and nautical charts to safely reach designated fishing grounds.
ExpertTrap Setting and HaulingOperating hydraulic equipment and manual rigging to deploy and retrieve lobster traps from the ocean floor.
AdvancedMarine Safety and Emergency ResponseKnowledge of survival at sea, including the use of life rafts, fire extinguishers, and radio distress signals.
IntermediateRegulatory Compliance and SortingThe ability to measure lobster size and identify egg-bearing females to comply with conservation laws.
IntermediateMechanical MaintenancePerforming routine repairs and upkeep on boat engines, hydraulic systems, and fishing gear.