Fishing Vessel Safety

Fishing Vessel Safety
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Publisher : National Academies Press
Total Pages : 303
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ISBN-10 : 9780309043793
ISBN-13 : 0309043794
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Download or read book Fishing Vessel Safety written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 1991-02-01 with total page 303 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.


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