Coastwise and Fisheries Trade

Coastwise and Fisheries Trade
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. Subcommittee on Merchant Marine
Publisher:
Total Pages: 360
Release: 1988
Genre: Cabotage
ISBN:

Fishing Vessel Safety

Fishing Vessel Safety
Author: National Research Council
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 303
Release: 1991-02-01
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0309043794

In response to a continuing high loss of commercial fishing vessels and crews, the U.S. Congress has mandated development of new safety requirements for the industry. This volume provides a blueprint for an integrated national safety program that responds realistically to industry conditions, with priority on the most cost-effective alternatives. Fishing Vessel Safety addresses the role of the U.S. Coast Guard and the fishing industry and evaluates such safety measures as vessel inspection and registration, and the training and licensing of fishermen. It explores vessel condition, the role of human behavior, the problem of weather prediction, the high cost of insurance, and more.