Fishing Vessel Navigator
ぎょろうせんこうかいし
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Specialized profession responsible for navigation planning, steering, fishing ground exploration, and safety management on fishing vessels.
Description
Fishing vessel navigators formulate navigation plans for fishing vessels and use nautical charts, compasses, GPS, radars, and other navigation instruments to perform steering. They analyze weather, currents, and tidal information to select optimal routes, explore fishing grounds, and assess the status of fishery resources. They manage crew shift rotations, conduct training and inspections for safe operations, and handle communications and coordination with port authorities and other vessels. There is a career path to becoming a captain by obtaining higher-level navigator qualifications.
Future Outlook
While unmanned operations and automatic steering technologies advance, demand for navigators with quick responsiveness to changing sea conditions and knowledge of environmental conservation is expected to remain stable at a certain level.
Personality Traits
Calm and Composed / Cooperative / Excellent Observation Skills / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Life on Board / Long Hours / Long-term Voyage Duty / Outdoor Sea Duty / Shift Work
Career Path
Third-Class Sea Technician (Navigation) → Second-Class Sea Technician (Navigation) → First-Class Sea Technician (Navigation) → Fishing Vessel Captain
Required Skills
Map Reading / Meteorology and Oceanography Knowledge / Nautical Chart Reading / Navigation Planning / Radar and GPS Operation
Recommended Skills
AIS Operation / Communication Skills (English) / Fishing Gear and Methods Knowledge / Offshore Communication
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Need to flexibly respond to changing sea conditions and weather |
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | To analyze weather and currents and determine optimal routes |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because minor position errors can lead to major accidents |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Requires physical strength and stamina for extended sea duty |
| Planning & Organization | For navigation planning and supply management |
| Stress Tolerance | High mental endurance required for long voyages and emergency responses |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | To cooperate with other crew members for safe and efficient work |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Relatively little need for creative thinking in daily tasks |
Related Qualifications
- Small Vessel Operator
- Third-Class Sea Technician (Navigation)
Aliases
- Fishery Navigator
Related Jobs
- Fishing Vessel Captain
- Fishing Vessel Chief Engineer
- Fishing Vessel Engineer
- Small Fishing Boat Operator