Fishing Vessel Safety by Neil Peet/Merv Wiseman - CCFI

Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Background
•Questions of a proper safety regime for
small fishing vessels that included
standards such as education, training,
equipment, seaworthiness, seamanship and
operator competency;
•An issue of regulatory enforcement
protocols (mandatory or voluntary),
particularly for vessels < 15 GRT;
•DFO Fish Management issues (vessel
replacement).
CCG Newfoundland & Labrador Region