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name: boatswain
description: "Occupational skill for the role 'boatswain' (also: fisheries boatswain, senior crewman, bosum, senior crewwoman). Use when the user asks for typical boatswain work such as: typical boatswain responsibilities"
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# Boatswain

Boatswains organise the crew on deck and at the fishing hold to execute the orders received from a superior. They coordinate the operations of maintenance, manoeuvres, assembly and repair of fishing gear and sorting, processing and preserving of the catches while observing the hygienic standards and established safety regulations.

## Core workflow


## How to use this skill

- Read [references/profile.md](references/profile.md) for the occupation profile and scope.
- Consult [references/tasks.md](references/tasks.md) for the full task and activity inventory.
- Check [references/skills.md](references/skills.md) for essential vs. optional competences.
- Check [references/tools.md](references/tools.md) for the software commonly used in this role.

## Key competences (essential)

- apply fishing maneuvres
- assist in ship maintenance
- code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries
- coordinate fish handling operations
- coordinate the ship crew
- extinguish fires
- fisheries legislation
- fishing gear
- fishing vessels
- handle cargo
- handle fish products
- International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships
- international regulations for preventing collisions at sea
- maintain safe navigation watches
- operate ship equipment

## Hot technologies

- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Windows
- Microsoft Word

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*Sources: ESCO v1.2.1 (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/2e46a2a3-4d33-469e-8d50-588cc17e6bed), O*NET 30.3 (53-5011.00, manual nearest match). See manifest.json for licensing/attribution.*