Master Fisherman - Job Description

Fishing masters and officers manage and operate saltwater and freshwater fishing vessels greater than 100 gross tonnes to pursue and land fish and other marine life. They are employed by establishments engaged in operating commercial fishing vessels.

Fishing masters and officers perform some or all of the following duties:

• Command fishing vessels to catch fish and other marine life.
• Determine areas for fishing, plot courses and compute navigational positions using compasses, charts, tables and other aids.
• Steer vessels and operate navigational instruments and electronic fishing aids such as echo sounders and chart plotters.
• Direct fishing operations and supervise crew activities.
• Record fishing progress, crew activities, weather and sea conditions on ship's log.
• Select and train vessel crews.