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Work environment
Deep-Sea Fishery Workers usually spend most of their time working out at sea. Hours may be long and a journey may last for several days or longer. Poor weather conditions may prevent a planned journey from taking place.
Self-employment and part-time work is rather common in the fishing sector. Seasonal and/or casual work may also be available.
Occupation data
Entry level education / special licences / warrants
There are no specific educational requirements to work as a Deep-Sea Fishery Worker. The required skills are learnt through experience and training is typically offered on-the-job.
If one is a Vessel Owner or Skipper, certain skills related to the navigation of vessels may be acquired by following formal training programmes, including the following:
• Commercial Vessel General Purpose Hand (MCAST)
• Commercial Vessel Boatman (MCAST)
A basic First Aid certificate and a Firefighting certificate are typically also considered useful on commercial vessels.
In order to pilot a maritime vessel, one needs to be in possession of a Nautical licence, which is issued by Transport Malta upon successful completion of a training programme such as the following:
• Basic Seamanship and Safe Boat Handling (MCAST)
• Commercial Vessel Boatmaster 1 (MCAST) • Commercial Vessel Boatmaster 2 (MCAST) • Commercial Vessel Master (MCAST)
For further details on specific entry requirements, it is advisable to consult the respective educational institution’s website.
Additionally, a licence needs to be issued by the Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture.
For details on specific trade licences, it is advisable to consult the Commerce Department.
Knowledge and skills
Deep-Sea Fishery Workers are expected to have:
• The skill to utilise specialised fishing hardware, equipment and tools
• Navigation skills, and the ability to operate maritime navigation systems and other electronics (in case of vessel owners and Skipper)
• Knowledge of the territorial waters one operates in
• Knowledge of how weather and climatic conditions affect fishing
• Knowledge of local and international fishery and maritime regulations, such as fishing quotas
• Knowledge of the fishing industry and market prices of different species of fish
• Knowledge of health, safety and environmental regulations
• Knowledge related to the vehicle one is operating (where applicable)
Number of employees (2017)
36
Share of foreigners (2017)
36%
Job Outlook (2018 - 2022)
+6%
Median Pay (per annum)
€14,500
Occupational Handbook 2018
433