Operate echo sounding equipment

Operate technological equipment to measure the ocean’s depth. Calculate and interpret results, and communicate them to management.

use specialist equipment to calculate ocean depth
use specialist equipment to measure ocean depth
operate echo sounding SONAR equipment
utilise echo sounders
utilise specialist equipment to calculate ocean depth
operate echo sounders
calculate ocean depth using specialist equipment
utilise echo sounding equipment

skill/competence

sector-specific

Operate echo sounding equipment is an essential skill of the following occupations:

Fisheries deckhand: Fisheries deckhands work on fishing vessels where they carry out fishing related activities. They undertake a wide range of fishing and maritime work on land and at sea, such as handling of fishing gears and catches, communications, supply, seamanship, hospitality and stores.
Sailor: Sailors assist the ship captain and any crew higher in hierarchy to operate ships. They dust and wax furniture and polish wood trim, sweep floors and decks, and polish brass and other metal parts. They inspect, repair, and maintain sails and rigging, and paint or varnish surfaces. They make emergency repairs to the auxiliary engine. Sailors may stow supplies and equipment and record data in log, such as weather conditions and distance travelled. 

Operate echo sounding equipment is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

Deep-sea fishery worker: Deep-sea fishery workers operate on board fishing vessels to catch deep-sea fish for sale or delivery. They use equipment such as rods and nets to catch deep-sea fish according to legislation. Deep-sea fishery workers also transport, handle and preserve fish by salting, icing or freezing them.

References

1. Operate echo sounding equipment – ESCO