fisheries boatman

Fisheries boatmen operate small boats inshore and near the coast only. They organise, manage and execute shipping activities on deck and with engines. Fisheries boatmen capture and conserve fish or engage in aquaculture operations. They respect the safety conditions and comply with national and international regulations.

The most in-demand skills for this role include international regulations for preventing collisions at sea, fishing gear, assessment of risks and threats, vessel stability principles, code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries, International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships. These are the skills O*NET identifies as most important for competent performance.

Our AI-durability model gives fisheries boatman a score of 0.37 on a 0-1 scale (higher = more exposure). That places it at low AI exposure — the role's core work resists current-generation automation. It's a comparatively AI-durable choice within its field.