Beach Seine Puller

じびきあみひきさぎょういん

Industry & Occupation

Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries & Environment

Classification

Summary

A fishery laborer who lays out beach seine nets from the shoreline into the sea and pulls them back onshore to catch fish.

Description

Beach seine pullers set up nets (beach seines) along the shoreline or water's edge, float them out into the sea, and pull them back to land using hands or small boats to catch fish. Work often starts early in the morning and is heavily influenced by tides and weather, requiring close coordination among multiple people. After catching, they also handle net maintenance, fish removal, and landing operations. The work is centered on physical labor, demanding strength and endurance.

Future Outlook

While the aging of fishery workers and shortage of successors continue, new employment opportunities are expected through the utilization of traditional fishing methods as tourism resources.

Personality Traits

Affinity for the sea / Patient / Strong sense of responsibility / Team-oriented

Work Style

Early Morning Work / Full-time / Outdoor Work / Seasonal / Team Work

Career Path

Fishery Laborer → Fisherman → Captain → Fishery Business Owner

Required Skills

Fishing Gear Operation / Knowledge of Tides and Currents / Rope Tying Techniques / Safety and Hygiene Knowledge

Recommended Skills

Life-Saving Training / Machine Maintenance and Inspection / Small Boat Operator License / Weather Forecasting Ability

Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)

Item Description
Adaptability Necessary to adjust work according to tides and weather.
Physical Stamina & Endurance Strength and endurance are needed to pull heavy nets for long periods.
Collaboration & Teamwork High coordination is required as a large group works simultaneously.

Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)

Item Description
Analytical & Logical Thinking Routine tasks are central, and advanced logical thinking is not required.
Creativity & Ideation Procedures are standardized, and creative thinking is not particularly required.
Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition Procedures become standardized after acquiring the skills.
Numerical & Quantitative Analysis Opportunities for numerical calculations are few.

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