Grenada’s Fishing Vessel Captain’s Training Program
The Windward Islands Research & Education Foundation (WINDREF) at St. George’s University in collaboration with the Ministry of Climate Resilience, Environment, Forestry, Fisheries and Disaster Management of Grenada implemented a Captain’s Training programme under the FAO-GEF “Climate Change Adaptation of the fisheries sector in the Eastern Caribbean (CC4FISH) Project”.
The training programme successfully completed fourteen one-week captains training courses during the period July to November 2020. A total of 301 fishers, including 9 females, graduated at the end of the program with a Level 1 and Level 11 Captain’s Permit.
The courses covered 12 modules including; maritime rules of the road, navigation, conflict resolution, global positions systems, seamanship and boat handling, VHF communication, Safety at sea, distress procedures/search and rescue, first aid, marine conservation, fisheries regulations and outboard engine care and maintenance.
Each fisher received a certificate of participation, a Captains’ Permit and a new VHF Radio with GPS upon completion of the program. The course was coordinated by Mr. Roland Baldeo of WINDREF.