• Supervises all research fishing operations, ensuring that the requirements of the Science Branch are met.
• Responsible for the custody and maintenance of all fishing equipment aboard the Departmental Research Vessel.
• Conning the vessel during fishing operations in co-operation with the Officer of the Watch; controlling all necessary winches from the central control point on the vessel’s bridge or fishing deck; monitoring such variables as warp length, vessel’s speed, depth, time and other parameters which determine the success of each set.
• Provides all support necessary to ensure CCG meets its mandate.
• Have the ability to stand a navigational watch at sea, assumes responsibility for safety of vessel and crew.