Bottom Trawl Fisherman
そこびきあみりょうし
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishery Occupations
- Middle : Fishery Occupations
- Minor : Fishing Workers
Summary
Fishery worker who uses bottom trawls to catch large quantities of fish and shellfish near the seabed.
Description
Bottom trawl fishermen equip fishing boats with large nets (trawl nets) and perform intensive trawling near the seabed to catch fish species. They use fish finders, currents, and weather observations to select optimal fishing grounds, and carry out net deployment and retrieval, hauling operations, sorting and selecting catches, and on-board preliminary processing and preservation as a team. Long sea duty, heavy labor, adaptation to changing sea conditions, and coordination with fishery cooperatives and buyers are essential.
Future Outlook
Due to declining birthrates, aging population, and decreasing fishery resources, the number of workers is on a downward trend. Improvements in efficiency, ICT utilization, and the introduction of sustainable fishery management are required.
Personality Traits
Cooperative / Patient / Physically strong / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Apprentice Fishery Worker → Bottom Trawl Fisherman → Engineer-Chief/Captain → Fishery Production Cooperative Leader
Required Skills
Bottom Trawl Operation / Current Observation / Fish Finder Operation / Fishing Ground Selection / Sorting and Preservation of Catch / Vessel Handling Skills
Recommended Skills
Fishery Knowledge / Mechanical Maintenance / Navigation / Radio Communication
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Because it is necessary to quickly respond to changes in sea weather and fishing grounds. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because strong physical strength is required, such as hauling heavy nets. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because it is necessary to endure harsh marine environments and long working hours. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because work is performed in cooperation with fishing boat crew members. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | The work is routine and does not require much creative thinking. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Limited to quantity management, with little advanced mathematical analysis. |
Related Qualifications
- Fishery Radio Operator
- Fishery Vessel Engineer
- Small Vessel Operator License
Aliases
- Trawl Fisherman
- Trawl Net Fisherman
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