Small Fishing Vessel Links

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Canadian

• The Canadian Council of Professional Fish Harvesters (CCPFH) 
• Eastern Fishermen's Federation 
• Fish Safe BC
  Fish Safe BC has developed an education program, run by fishers, that increases understanding of fishing vessel stability through hands on practical training
• Workers' Compensation Board of British Columbia 
  The Workers’ Compensation Board of British Columbia has produced a number of fishing safety related documents, including: Cold Water Immersion; Carbon Monoxide; Flotation Devices; Weedlines on salmon gillnets; Smoke Detectors;and Hot work on tanks and compartments 

International

• International Labour Organization 
• Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations - FAO Fisheries 
• International Maritime Organization - The Torremolinos International Convention for the Safety of Small Fishing Vessels (for vessels 24 metres and more in length)