Safety equipment trials — Queensland commercial fishing industry
Globally, commercial fishing is one of the most dangerous occupations. A large number of injuries and fatalities result from vessel capsize or persons falling overboard.
Maritime Safety Queensland conducted a trail of safety equipment in conjunction with the Queensland commercial fishing industry. The trial objective was to:
- identify opportunities to improve safety and survivability of commercial fishers at sea
- introduce commercial fishers to new safety technology.
The safety equipment trial was a major success. It has increased the industry’s exposure to new safety technology, encouraged commercial fishers to invest in the new technology, and promoted a safety culture within the industry.
Maritime Safety Queensland is committed to pursuing opportunities to work collaboratively with the commercial fishing sector to establish a safety culture as the accepted benchmark for performance.
Download the safety equipment trial report (PDF**, 322KB).
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Last updated 08 September 2009
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