Octopus Pot Fisherman
たこつぼりょうし
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishery Occupations
- Middle : Fishery Occupations
- Minor : Fishing Workers
Summary
An octopus pot fisherman is a fishery laborer who catches octopuses using pots (octopus pots) installed on the seabed.
Description
An octopus pot fisherman pilots a fishing boat to the fishing grounds, installs octopus pots on the seabed suitable for octopus habitation, retrieves the pots after a certain period, sorts and lands the octopuses, and stores and ships them appropriately to maintain freshness. They also maintain fishing gear, select fishing grounds, observe weather and currents, and work cooperatively in a team. Since it involves long hours of work at sea, physical strength and endurance are required.
Future Outlook
The aging of fishery workers and the shortage of successors are challenges, but with growing interest in sustainable fisheries, improvements in fishing gear and efficiency through ICT introduction are expected.
Personality Traits
Good team player / Interested in natural environment / Patient / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Fishery Apprentice → Octopus Pot Fisherman → Captain → Fishery Cooperative Staff
Required Skills
Fishing gear maintenance / Fishing ground selection skills / Octopus pot installation and retrieval / Small boat handling skills
Recommended Skills
Fish ecology knowledge / Knowledge of tides and currents / Weather forecast knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Because it is necessary to flexibly respond to changes in weather and currents at sea. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because it is necessary to notice subtle changes in fishing gear and sea conditions. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it requires physical strength, such as lifting and lowering heavy octopus pots. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because long hours of work in harsh marine environments are required. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because work is performed in cooperation with a team. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | There is little complex analytical work. |
| Creativity & Ideation | There is a lot of routine work and little creative thinking. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Advanced calculations are not often required. |
Related Qualifications
- Small Vessel Operator License
Aliases
- Octopus Pot Fisherman
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