Inland and coastal waters fishery workers, alone or as members of fishing-vessel crews, catch fish or gather other forms of aquatic life in inland or coastal waters, for sale or delivery on a regular basis to wholesale buyers, marketing organizations or at markets.
Skill level:
Semi-skilled
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- The majority of Inland and coastal waters fishery workers earn a salary between £1,286 and £2,206 per month in 2024.
- A monthly wage for entry-level Inland and coastal waters fishery workers ranges from £1,286 to £1,950.
- After gaining 5 years of work experience, their income will be between £1,331 and £2,012 per month.
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Job Responsibilities
- Preparing and repairing nets and other fishing gear and equipment
- Selecting areas for fishing, plotting courses and computing navigational positions using compass, charts and other aids
- Operating fishing vessels to, from and at fishing grounds
- Baiting, setting, operating and hauling in fishing gear by hand or using hoisting equipment
- Gathering various forms of aquatic life from shores and shallow waters
- Maintaining engine fishing gear and other on-board equipment
- Keeping records of transactions, fishing activities, weather and sea conditions and estimating costs and budgets
- Sorting, and storing catch in holds with salt and ice
- Removing catches from fishing equipment, measuring them to ensure compliance with legal size and returning undesirable or illegal catches to the water
- Directing fishing operations, and supervising fishing crew members