Offshore Fishing Worker
かいめんぎょろうさぎょういん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishery Occupations
- Middle : Fishery Occupations
- Minor : Fishing Workers
Summary
A job that involves boarding fishing boats, catching seafood on the ocean surface using nets or longlines, unloading catches, and maintaining fishing gear.
Description
Offshore fishing workers board fishing vessels and use fishing gear such as nets or longlines to catch seafood. They are responsible for deploying and retrieving gear, sorting and unloading catches, maintaining gear and decks, observing weather and managing safety during voyages. The work often involves long hours at sea and operations in rough weather, requiring teamwork to perform tasks efficiently and ensure catch volume and quality.
Future Outlook
While there are challenges such as domestic and international fishery resource management, strengthened fishing regulations, and a shortage of successors, efforts are advancing to improve efficiency through the introduction of ICT and automation technologies, as well as value-added strategies. Job expertise is valued, and demand for skilled workers is expected to continue.
Personality Traits
Good team player / Interested in natural environments / Patient / Physically strong
Work Style
Dormitory living / Long-term voyages / Outdoor work at sea / Shift work
Career Path
Fishing Laborer → Fishing Master → Ship Captain → Fishery Operator
Required Skills
Cargo Handling / Fishing Gear Operation / Navigation Meteorology / Rope Work
Recommended Skills
First Aid / Fish Species Identification / Machine Maintenance / Safety Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Due to the need to quickly respond to changes in weather and sea conditions. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | High physical strength is required due to heavy labor and long hours of standing work. |
| Stress Tolerance | Required to endure long working hours and harsh marine environments. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Due to the need to work cooperatively with crew members in the confined space of a ship. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Routine tasks are the main focus, with few opportunities to demonstrate creativity. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Experience and intuition are valued more than advanced mathematical analysis. |
Related Qualifications
- Small Vessel Operator License (Grade 2 or higher)
Aliases
- Fisherman
- Offshore Fishing Worker
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