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National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0
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83120 - Fishing masters and officers

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.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • fishing vessel boatswain
    • fishing vessel deck officer
    • fishing vessel first mate
    • fishing vessel master
    • offshore fishing vessel captain
    • trawler captain

    All examples

  • Exclusion(s)

    • Deck officers, water transport (See 72602 Deck officers, water transport)
    • Fishermen/women (See 83121 Fishermen/women)
    • Fishing vessel chief engineer (See 72603 Engineer officers, water transport)

  • Main duties

    This group performs 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.

  • Employment requirements

    • Some secondary school education is usually required.
    • One to two years of experience as a fishing vessel deckhand is required.
    • Captains require one year of service as officer in charge of the watch.
    • A Fishing Master's Certificate is required for all occupations in this unit group.
    • Marine Emergency Duties Certificate is required by Transport Canada.
    • A valid Fishing Vessel Operator Certificate is required for all occupations in this unit group.
    • A commercial fishing licence is required.

  • Additional information

    • Completion of Transport Canada examinations is required to advance from Fishing Master Class IV through Class I. Training programs are provided in provincial training centres.
    • Progression to merchant or government vessel officer positions (which require a Marine Officer Certificate) is possible with additional training and experience.
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