This document provides guidance on assembling an emergency grab bag for small fishing vessels and boats. It recommends including the following essential safety equipment: 1) a floating grab bag to store all items; 2) manual inflatable lifejackets; 3) a sea rescue streamer, whistle, mirror, and rescue laser for signaling; 4) a personal locator beacon, strobe light, and batteries; 5) a compass; 6) emergency blankets; 7) a mobile phone; 8) a handheld VHF radio; 9) a handheld GPS; and 10) a medical kit. It also suggests bringing a sea anchor or drogue to slow drift, as well as extra food, water, and tools. The goal
This document discusses SPC's past, current, and future initiatives regarding small-boat sea safety in the Pacific Islands region. It notes that SPC has worked to educate and train communities on safety since the 1990s, including developing guidelines in 2004. Current efforts include distributing safety grab bags containing locator beacons and training fisheries officers. Future plans involve developing regulations for small boats and continuing safety training through increased dedicated resources.
SPC has been involved in small-boat safety for over 30 years through various initiatives. It conducted an early study in 1991 that identified key safety issues still relevant today. This led to an ongoing safety awareness campaign involving educational materials. Over 300 emergency 'grab bags' have also been distributed containing essential safety equipment. Tuvalu's grab bag program has proven highly successful, with the equipment saving over 10 lives. SPC continues promoting small-boat safety through training programs and ensuring fisheries development projects address safety.
Mobile electronic equipment used for coastal fisheries surveillance like cameras, GPS units, and drones needs regular maintenance to ensure it works properly in humid, salty environments. A maintenance schedule should be developed with checklists to inspect switches, batteries, cables, and other components before and after operations. Batteries especially must be stored charged and dry in watertight containers, checking them every 4-6 months, as electronics won't work if batteries need changing during an inspection. Proper repairs and cleaning helps protect against corrosion and damage from water and salt.
This document discusses the importance of fisheries officers understanding safety gear for fishing vessels. It begins by explaining that most Pacific island countries do not have safety gear requirements but these are likely to change with increased focus on fisher welfare. The document defines safety gear as equipment to prevent accidents and increase survival in an accident, like life jackets, flares, and first aid kits. It emphasizes the need for officers to know how to inspect safety gear for operational condition and expiration dates. Checklists are recommended to ensure gear is checked before each voyage. Officers are not expected to complete checklists but confirm they are reviewed by the crew. The document stresses understanding distress call procedures in emergencies.
This document is a handbook for fishermen in Vietnam about typhoons and strong winds. It provides guidance on preparations and safety measures fishermen can take both on land and at sea. The handbook is divided into sections on inland and at-sea activities during normal times and typhoon events. It aims to help fishermen mitigate damages and protect fishing communities from disasters by increasing awareness of forecasting, required equipment, regulations and shelter options. Tables and figures present historical typhoon data to demonstrate the risks and impacts faced by Vietnam's coastal communities.
The document provides a summary of publications released by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) during the week of 4-10 June. It lists several reports on topics including food prices, locust outbreaks, cereal supply and demand, and sustainable agriculture. It also lists publications addressing issues like deforestation in Colombia, fisheries management, and safety at sea. The document provides titles, dates, and brief descriptions of the publications.
Status of selected international instruments related to the fisheries sectorDayana Fernandes-Muzzetto
This document shows the status of several binding international instruments related to fisheries for various countries. It displays which countries have ratified the Cape Town Agreement of 2012, complied with the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Fishing Vessel Personnel of 1995, and ratified the Work in Fishing Convention of 2007. For each instrument it lists the countries that have signed on and provides a running total. As of the dates listed, 22 countries complied with STCW-F 1995, 9 had ratified the Cape Town Agreement, and 10 had ratified the Work in Fishing Convention.
This document provides guidance on assembling an emergency grab bag for small fishing vessels and boats. It recommends including the following essential safety equipment: 1) a floating grab bag to store all items; 2) manual inflatable lifejackets; 3) a sea rescue streamer, whistle, mirror, and rescue laser for signaling; 4) a personal locator beacon, strobe light, and batteries; 5) a compass; 6) emergency blankets; 7) a mobile phone; 8) a handheld VHF radio; 9) a handheld GPS; and 10) a medical kit. It also suggests bringing a sea anchor or drogue to slow drift, as well as extra food, water, and tools. The goal
This document discusses SPC's past, current, and future initiatives regarding small-boat sea safety in the Pacific Islands region. It notes that SPC has worked to educate and train communities on safety since the 1990s, including developing guidelines in 2004. Current efforts include distributing safety grab bags containing locator beacons and training fisheries officers. Future plans involve developing regulations for small boats and continuing safety training through increased dedicated resources.
SPC has been involved in small-boat safety for over 30 years through various initiatives. It conducted an early study in 1991 that identified key safety issues still relevant today. This led to an ongoing safety awareness campaign involving educational materials. Over 300 emergency 'grab bags' have also been distributed containing essential safety equipment. Tuvalu's grab bag program has proven highly successful, with the equipment saving over 10 lives. SPC continues promoting small-boat safety through training programs and ensuring fisheries development projects address safety.
Mobile electronic equipment used for coastal fisheries surveillance like cameras, GPS units, and drones needs regular maintenance to ensure it works properly in humid, salty environments. A maintenance schedule should be developed with checklists to inspect switches, batteries, cables, and other components before and after operations. Batteries especially must be stored charged and dry in watertight containers, checking them every 4-6 months, as electronics won't work if batteries need changing during an inspection. Proper repairs and cleaning helps protect against corrosion and damage from water and salt.
This document discusses the importance of fisheries officers understanding safety gear for fishing vessels. It begins by explaining that most Pacific island countries do not have safety gear requirements but these are likely to change with increased focus on fisher welfare. The document defines safety gear as equipment to prevent accidents and increase survival in an accident, like life jackets, flares, and first aid kits. It emphasizes the need for officers to know how to inspect safety gear for operational condition and expiration dates. Checklists are recommended to ensure gear is checked before each voyage. Officers are not expected to complete checklists but confirm they are reviewed by the crew. The document stresses understanding distress call procedures in emergencies.
This document is a handbook for fishermen in Vietnam about typhoons and strong winds. It provides guidance on preparations and safety measures fishermen can take both on land and at sea. The handbook is divided into sections on inland and at-sea activities during normal times and typhoon events. It aims to help fishermen mitigate damages and protect fishing communities from disasters by increasing awareness of forecasting, required equipment, regulations and shelter options. Tables and figures present historical typhoon data to demonstrate the risks and impacts faced by Vietnam's coastal communities.
The document provides a summary of publications released by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) during the week of 4-10 June. It lists several reports on topics including food prices, locust outbreaks, cereal supply and demand, and sustainable agriculture. It also lists publications addressing issues like deforestation in Colombia, fisheries management, and safety at sea. The document provides titles, dates, and brief descriptions of the publications.
Status of selected international instruments related to the fisheries sectorDayana Fernandes-Muzzetto
This document shows the status of several binding international instruments related to fisheries for various countries. It displays which countries have ratified the Cape Town Agreement of 2012, complied with the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Fishing Vessel Personnel of 1995, and ratified the Work in Fishing Convention of 2007. For each instrument it lists the countries that have signed on and provides a running total. As of the dates listed, 22 countries complied with STCW-F 1995, 9 had ratified the Cape Town Agreement, and 10 had ratified the Work in Fishing Convention.