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A dive supervisor is responsible for planning, conducting, and monitoring safe dive operations, they can work offshore on a fishing vessel or on shore in sea farms and fisheries. Dive supervisors manage risk, they follow strict safety protocols and are responsible for emergency and medical response. The Dive supervisor oversees the dive team who conduct underwater retrieval, net inspections, monitor and report on the health of the farmed species, check mooring, prepare and clean nets.

A qualified marine mechanic installs replacement parts, services and repairs all types of boat and watercraft engines such as inboard, outboard, stern drive and jet propulsion motors and includes electrical systems and components, charging systems, instruments, and controls.

A fishing fleet manager is a logistics and marine vessel specialist and is responsible for overseeing that all vessels in use are accounted for, fit for purpose and safe, they schedule vessel maintenance, order parts and equipment, manage a budget and purchase new vessels as required.

A marine electronic technician installs and repairs all types of electronic communication, safety, navigation, sound and sonar equipment for fishing vessels, they diagnose and repair faults and install new equipment

A second mate is part of the crew, reports directly to the First Mate and is third in command on the ship or fishing vessel. The second mate supports the first mate in an emergency and is responsible for navigation, anchoring and docking, onboard safety, communication and supporting the daily tasks of the crew.   

Sectors include, tuna, whiting, salmon, prawns, mackerels, snapper, crabs, lobsters and pearls.

The watch keeper on a ship or vessel is a member of the crew that has a specific duties called Watches that ensure the safe and continuous operation of the vessel, their main role is keeping watch, navigation and communication with the skipper and other crew members.

A ship chandler is a logistics and supply specialist who is on call to take ship or vessel supply and food provision orders and organise these supplies via a marine supplier (or chandlery) to be delivered directly to the ship, often with a quick turnaround required. A chandler can work directly for the ship or vessel or for a marine supplier to source and deliver whatever the vessel needs including food, water, spare parts, safety gear or fuel.

A shipwright builds and repairs all types of marine craft and vessels using materials including timber, fibre reinforced plastics and metal, they install drive systems and fit or repair internal and external components on vessels.

A tow boat operator can work directly for a commercial fishing operation or as a contractor.

A master fisher is an experienced and skilled professional who operates fishing vessels and leads fishing expeditions, using their expertise to locate and catch fish. Long hours at sea are often required of the master fisherman who can work independently or leading a crew.