What this code covers
Deep-sea fishery workers, as skippers or members of fishing vessel crews, catch deep-sea fish, for sale or delivery to wholesale buyers, marketing organizations or at markets. Their tasks include: a) preparing and repairing nets and other fishing gear and equipment; b) commanding and operating fishing vessels to from and at deep-sea fishing grounds; c) determining areas for fishing, plotting courses and computing navigational positions using compass, charts, tables and other aids; d) steering vessels and operating navigational instruments and electronic fishing aids; e) directing fishing operations and supervising crew activities; f) recording fishing progress, activities, weather and sea conditions on ship's log; g) baiting, setting and hauling in fishing gear; h) cleaning, freezing, icing or salting catch on or offshore; i) selecting and training vessel crews. Examples of the occupations classified here: Deep sea fisherman, Master fisherman, Trawler skipper Some related occupations classified elsewhere: Fishing laborer - 9216, Fishing operations manager - 1312