This manual on safety at sea for small-scale fishers aims to contribute to a culture of safety awareness among fisherfolk, reduce the number of accidents and increase the chances of survival if accidents occur. The manual provides guidance on safety matters related to the work on a small-scale fishing vessel (e.g. fire safety, deck safety, lifesaving equipment, lighting and ventilation),...

This illustrated document provides lessons learned (good and bad) in a succinct readable format from a regional fisheries development programme which conducted field activities on information and communications technology (ICT) for small-scale fishers across six south and southeast Asian countries over three years.

The Regional Fisheries Livelihoods Programme (RFLP) supported the establishment of a multi-agency technical committee which drafted a national plan for the safety of fishers and fishing vessels at sea for Sri Lanka. The national plan presented in this document was approved by the government.

The Regional Fisheries Livelihoods Programme for South and Southeast Asia (RFLP) has sought to reduce fisher vulnerability in Cambodia by introducing a safer and more stable design of the commonly used 12-meter wooden fishing boat. This case study  describes the   process and outcome of this intervention.

English version of an illustrated leaflet on a system for reporting accidents at sea. The system was piloted in Cambodia, Indonesia and Timor-Leste with Regional Fisheries Livelihoods Programme support.