Safety practices related to small fishing vessel stability.

This document introduces some basic principles on the stability of small fishing vessels and provides simple guidance on what fishing vessel crews can do to maintain adequate stability for their vessels. It is not intended to be a complete course on fishing vessel stability The publication is aimed at fishers and their families, fishing vessel owners, boatbuilders, competent authorities and others who are interested in the safety of fishing vessels and fishers. It may also serve as a guide for those concerned with training in matters of safety of fishing vessels. It is recommended to translate and adapt the content for each target audience, in order to be consistent with the local weather conditions, types of vessels, fishing gear being used, etc. Gudmundsson, A. Safety practices related to small fishing vessel stability. FAO Fisheries and AquacultureTechnical Paper. No. 517. Rome, FAO. 2009. 54p.