Salary guide
Fishing Boat Operator
- Average salary
- £20,000 – £40,000
- Working hours
- Variable
MarineFishing
- The UK fishing fleet lands over 600,000 tonnes of fish annually
Other names this job is known by
- Skipper
- Commercial Fisherman
Key responsibilities
- Operate and maintain fishing vessels
- Plan and execute fishing trips
- Navigate and monitor weather conditions
- Ensure safety of crew and equipment
Skills and qualifications required
- Maritime qualifications (RYA, MCA)
- Experience as a deckhand
- Physical fitness
- Navigation and mechanical skills
- Safety training
Promotional job opportunities from this role
- Senior Operator
- Skipper
- Fleet Manager
- Business Owner
How to get the job
- Obtain maritime qualifications
- Gain experience as a deckhand
- Progress to operator or skipper roles with further training
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