Passed Higher Leaving Certificate or equivalent and able to carry out calculations on catch and other fisheries related statistic

Minimum of 21 years old and mature enough to converse confidently with fishing vessel officers in difficult circumstances

Physically and mentally capable of carrying out observer duties, able to pass a sea-going medical clearance certificate issued by an authorised medical practitioner at any time, if required

Able to engage in conversation in clear English

Clear police record with a history of strong socially acceptable ethical standards in the areas of honesty and public behaviour

Can write comprehensive reports on activities aboard a vessel in English

Available for a PIRFO pre-selection screening test

Able to go to sea for long periods in foreign and (sometimes) unfriendly environments (sea time can be from 7 to 100 days but is generally from 30-60 days on purse seiners and 10 to 30 days on longliners)