Ropes, nets or other gear should not be discarded at sea. Discarded gear may cause a danger to other vessels, lead to ghost fishing and pollute the water. A rope or net should not be thrown loosely over the side, as it may damage the propeller.

1. LIGHTING
At night, always carry a red light at
port, a green light at starboard and a
white light on the mast, even when
you are anchored and not moving.
Source: Safety at sea for small-scale fishers, FAO 2019

2. LIGHTING
During fishing, lighting on deck
should not be turned off unless the
fishing operation requires darkness.
Lighting should be placed so that it
does not dazzle a look-out or
interfere with the effectiveness of the
prescribed navigational lights.
Source: Safety at sea for small-scale fishers, FAO 2019

3. LIGHTING
All work areas must have enough
light to allow work to be carried out
safely. Make sure that there is
enough lighting in the stairways,
companion ways and also near the
ladders.
Source: Safety at sea for small-scale fishers, FAO 2019

4. Ropes, nets or other gear should not
be discarded at sea. Discarded gear
may cause a danger to other vessels,
lead to ghost fishing and pollute the
water. A rope or net should not be
thrown loosely over the side, as it
may damage the propeller.
ROPE
AND
WIRE
HANDLING
Source: Safety at sea for small-scale fishers, FAO 2019

5. ROPE
AND
WIRE
HANDLING
All blocks should be of
sufficient strength and large
enough for the rope. The
diameter of the sheave should
be suitable for the rope.
Never “fold” a rope or bend
it sharply, this will weaken
the fibers.
Source: Safety at sea for small-scale fishers, FAO 2019

6. Do not expose rope to oil,
gasoline, paint or other
chemicals.
ROPE
AND
WIRE
HANDLING
Source: Safety at sea for small-scale fishers, FAO 2019