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Master Fisher

OFO Code: 622301

Last checked 3 October 2026

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1. Occupation identity

OFO code
622301
Occupation
Master Fisher
Classification
OFO 2021
Major group
SKILLED AGRICULTURAL, FORESTRY, FISHERY, CRAFT AND RELATED TRADES WORKERS
Unit group
6223 · Skilled Deep-sea Fishery Workers

Official description
Skilled deep-sea fishery workers, as skippers or members of fishing vessel crews, catch deep-sea fish, for sale or delivery to wholesale buyers, marketing organizations or at markets.

More official OFO detail

Specialisations: Fishing Boat Captain, Fishing Launch Proprietor, Trawler Skipper

  • Determining areas for fishing, plotting courses and computing navigational positions using compass, charts, tables and other aids
  • Selecting and training vessel crews
  • Preparing and repairing nets and other fishing gear and equipment
  • Directing fishing operations and supervising crew activities
  • Steering vessels and operating navigational instruments and electronic fishing aids
  • Baiting, setting and hauling in fishing gear
  • Commanding and operating fishing vessels to from and at deep-sea fishing grounds
  • Recording fishing progress, activities, weather and sea conditions on ship's log
  • Cleaning, freezing, icing or salting catch on- or offshore

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