Fishing Masters and Officers

(NOC 8261)
 

Career Description

Fishing masters and officers command vessels greater than 100 gross tonnes to catch fish / other marine life. They determine fishing areas, plot courses, and compute navigational positions, steer vessels, and operate navigational instruments to locate catch. They also direct operations and supervise activities of their crew.

Where They Work

People in this group work in commercial fishing vessel organizations. They may also be self-employed operators of fishing vessels.

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Modified on January 26, 2022