Author : National Research Council,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems,Committee on Fishing Vessel Safety
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 303 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1991-02-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780309043793
Fishing Vessel Safety by National Research Council,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems,Committee on Fishing Vessel Safety Pdf
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.