Commercial Fisherman
By Johnny Nguyen and Jose Patlan
Job Description
Work Conditions
Equipment
Cage
Rope
Nets
Education needed
In certain areas, you may have to obtain a formal license, either the commercial fishing license or merchant mariner’s document.
Also needed is basic knowledge of operating a vessel.
Some areas you need to graduate high school or a GED, but not all places.Working Hard
Crew
Out at sea
Salary and Opportunities
The average salary for a commercial fisherman is about $55000 a year.
The salary can vary greatly due to location, company, industry, experience, and benefits
You start out as a Boatswain, then advance to First Mate, then you become a Captain of your own ship. This process takes years to advance.
Pros
The pay is decent for this job
It’s an easy way to establish your own business in this industry and have your control over how your workday is arranged.
You get tons of hands on experience when you start out, making it easier to see if this job is for you.Cons
The weather at sea can be unpredictable, which causes the job to be dangerous.
The use of nets and traps may inadvertently capture and kill other marine animals.
You may have to go out and work for months at sea, working hours a dayCurrent Need
People all over the world eat seafood.
This job helps feed the demand for seafood all around the world.
Commercial fishing is a major economic activity, employing more than 200 million people and generating more than $80 billion a year.Pros
Cons
Need
Why is it necessary
Commercial fishing provides a major source of food for all those who live all around the world.
It also plays an important role in the world economy, providing pay to people and helps with trade for other countries
Another reason is that it supplies jobs to millions of people all around.