This minor group comprises fishing vessel masters and fishermen/women. They are usually self-employed owner-operators of fishing vessels. They may also be employed by establishments engaged in operating commercial fishing vessels.
Fishing masters and officers manage and operate saltwater and freshwater fishing vessels greater than 100 gross tonnes to pursue and land fish and other marine life. They are employed by establishments engaged in operating commercial fishing vessels.
Fishermen/women operate fishing vessels less than 100 gross tonnes to pursue and land fish and other marine life. They are usually self-employed owner-operators of fishing vessels.