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Fishing operations. 3. Best practices to improve safety at sea in the fisheries sector

Year of publication 2015

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 217 p.

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Book (series)

ISBN 978-92-5-108809-8

Series title FAO Technical Guidelines for Responsible Fisheries

Series number 1020-5292

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) These guidelines have been produced to support implementation of the Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries with regard to safety at sea in the fisheries sector. Their purpose is to enable relevant authorities to develop and implement strategies aimed at improved safety, health and conditions of service at sea in capture fisheries and aquaculture operations. They apply to all commercial fishing activities, as well as activities at sea within the aquaculture sector. Furthermore, the principles therein, may also be applied to vessels engaged in fisheries research. However, while these guidelines are not directed at sport and recreational activities carried out within the aquatic environment, administrations responsible for such sectors may well take note of the safety and health issues therein.

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