Overview

What’s involved

A shore manager oversees the operations of a fishing or aquaculture facility from the shore. They are responsible for managing the day-to-day activities, coordinating with the vessel crews, ensuring compliance with regulations, and overseeing administrative tasks.

How do they spend their day?

A shore manager works from an office and onshore to complete tasks such as:

  • Managing and coordinating daily operations
  • Budgeting and administration
  • Monitoring compliance for licensing, environmental regulations, and fishing quotas
  • Training and supervising employees
  • Working with the crew
  • Communication with suppliers

Occupation Insights

Average salary
$65,000 - $90,000 per year
Skills you will use
Radio communication
Teamwork
Budgeting
Communication
Fishing operations
Leadership

Diploma of Aquaculture or Bachelor of Aquaculture, Marine Science or Fisheries.

Previous experience in the fishing or aquaculture industry, preferably in a supervisory or management role.

Safety procedures and protocols, fisheries and aquaculture operations, radio communication, budgeting, record keeping and reporting.

Leadership, organised, enjoys teamwork, attention to detail.

Day in the Life

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Shore Manager