Safety practices related to small fishing vessel stability /
Gudmundsson, Ari.
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
Rome : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations,
c2009.
This document introduces some basic principles of 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, boat builders, competent authorities and others who are interested in the safety of fishing vessels and fishers.-- Publisher's description.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 43).
Introduction -- Definitions -- Precautions -- Alterations to vessels -- Stability criteria for small fishing vessels -- Stability documentation.
This document introduces some basic principles of 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, boat builders, competent authorities and others who are interested in the safety of fishing vessels and fishers.-- Publisher's description.
Fishing boats
Stability of ships.
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