Amimoto (Fishing Operator)
あみもと
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishery Occupations
- Middle : Fishery Occupations
- Minor : Fishing Workers
Summary
An Amimoto is a fisheries operator who owns fishing nets and performs fishing operations, responsible for operating fishing boats, leading fishermen, and more.
Description
An Amimoto is a fisheries operator who owns fishing nets and operates fishing boats while performing fishing labor. They oversee all aspects of fishery activities, from selecting fishing grounds, planning fishing seasons, maintaining and managing fishing gear, directing the crew, to handling and storing catches. They operate based on fishing rights, and are required to manage catch volumes, ensure safety and hygiene, and comply with laws and regulations. In recent years, new technologies and knowledge are needed to address the sustainability of fishery resources and smart fisheries.
Future Outlook
Amid the aging of fishermen, there is a demand for transition to smart fisheries using ICT and sustainable fisheries management. It is expected that new business opportunities will increase through high value-added processing of aquatic products and agreements on fishing rights.
Personality Traits
Good Team Player / High Crisis Management Ability / Patient / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Affiliated with Fisheries Cooperative / Early Morning and Late Night Shifts / Frequent Travel / Long-term Offshore Work / Self-employed Family Business
Career Path
Apprentice Fisher → Amimoto Assistant → Amimoto → Fisheries Cooperative Manager
Required Skills
Fishing Boat Operation / Net Fishing Operation / Safety and Hygiene Management / Weather and Sea Condition Judgment
Recommended Skills
Fisheries Regulations Knowledge / Marine Meteorology Knowledge / Marketing / Mechanical Maintenance
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Need to respond immediately to changes in weather and sea conditions. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina to handle heavy fishing gear and endure long hours of labor is essential. |
| Planning & Organization | |
| Problem Solving | Because emergency responses at sea and dealing with equipment failures are required. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because long hours of work at sea and working in bad weather are stress factors. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Collaboration with the crew directly leads to the success of fishing operations. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Creative thinking is not particularly necessary mainly for fishing operations and operational management. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Necessary for catch management, etc., but advanced quantitative analysis is minimal. |
Related Qualifications
- Fishery Technician
- Small Vessel Operator
Related Jobs
- Fisherman
- Fishing Boat Crew
- Fishing Laborer