Fishing vessel skippers and fishermen/women operate fishing vessels to pursue and land fish and other marine life. They are usually self-employed owner-operators of fishing vessels.

fisherman/woman, fishing vessel skipper, inshore fisherman/woman, lobster fisherman/woman, longliner fisherman/woman, seiner fisherman/woman.

• Operate fishing vessel to pursue and catch fish and other marine life
• Select area for fishing, plot courses and compute navigational positions using compass, charts and other aids
• Steer vessel and operate navigational instruments
• Operate fishing gear, direct fishing operation and supervise fishing crew members
• Maintain engine, fishing gear and other on-board equipment
• Record fishing activities, weather and sea conditions
• Estimate costs of operations and plan budget for each fishing season
• Establish fish marketing plan and keep records of all financial transactions
• May transport fish to processing plants or fish buyers.

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