Kashiami Fisherman
かしあみりょうし
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishery Occupations
- Middle : Fishery Occupations
- Minor : Fishing Workers
Summary
A fisherman who installs and retrieves kashiami nets at sea to catch fish. Performs a fishing method that deploys the net in the water for a certain period to efficiently capture schools of fish.
Description
Kashiami fishermen are fishery workers who install kashiami nets from fishing boats on the seabed or in midwater, then retrieve the nets after a certain time to catch fish. They judge the net installation locations and retrieval timing by reading fish school movements and currents, and sort and store the captured catch onboard. The work includes hauling up heavy nets and net repair tasks, requiring long hours at sea and responses to bad weather.
Future Outlook
Aging workforce and successor shortages are challenges. Maintaining catch volumes requires technological innovation and fishery management, so on-site IT adoption and labor-saving initiatives are expected to advance.
Personality Traits
Cooperative / Interested in the Natural Environment / Patient / Physically Strong
Work Style
Early Morning and Night Work / Long Voyages / Outdoor Work / Seasonal Variations / Team Work
Career Path
Fishery Worker (Apprentice) → Kashiami Fisherman → Fishing Vessel Mate → Fishing Vessel Captain → Fishery Business Owner
Required Skills
Fish School Detection and Fishing Ground Selection / Kashiami Net Installation and Retrieval / Maritime Safety Knowledge / Net Repair / Vessel Operation Skills
Recommended Skills
Basic Marine Biology Knowledge / Data Management / Navigation Instrument Operation / Weather Forecasting Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Required to respond promptly to changes in weather and fishing ground conditions. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Very high physical strength is required, such as for pulling up heavy nets. |
| Stress Tolerance | Necessary to endure harsh marine environments and long hours of work. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Shipboard work requires essential cooperation with crew members. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Primarily relies on judgment based on experience rather than complex logical analysis. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Involves much routine work, so creative thinking is not particularly required. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | No advanced numerical analysis is needed. |
Related Qualifications
- Small Vessel Operator License
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