Deep Sea Vessel Manager

Tasks & duties

• ensure the crew understand company requirements and catch specifications
• liaise with crews who are at sea and organise their pay, training and any other requirements
• establish and apply health and safety regulations for the boat's crew, and ensure environmental standards are met
• place supply orders so the boat is fully stocked for the next voyage
• organise repairs and maintenance for boats when in port
• arrange travel for crew to the port where the boat will be departing from
• ensure the legal operating status of boats
• identify where the fish species to be caught is located and help organise the boat's catch plan based on this information
• source fishing permits and other documentation required for boats fishing in international waters
• help establish markets for the boat's catch
• keep and maintain financial records for the vessel and its catch.

Skills & knowledge

• knowledge of fishing quota management
• knowledge of fishing processes, fish species and their location
• an understanding of international maritime and environmental laws, and international markets
• an understanding of employment issues and negotiating skills
• communication, planning and organisation skills
• budgeting and accounting skills
• basic computer skills.

Useful experience

Useful experience includes working on deep-sea fishing vessels, and any other management operations or accounting work.

Entry requirements

There are no specific requirements to become a vessel manager, but extensive experience in the fishing industry is usually required.

Tertiary education

A degree in science or management may be useful.

Training on the job

Vessel managers gain skills on the job and are encouraged to participate in on-going training and attend seafood industry conferences. They may attend business management and accounting courses.

Related courses

Fishing and Seafood Industry
Management (General)
Shipping and Merchant Marine

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