Training of trainers
FAO and the FISH Safety Foundation (FSF) developed in 2019-2020 a comprehensive package of Train-the-Trainer materials on safety at sea for small-scale fishers. The package was prepared with inputs from safety at sea professionals in the Caribbean region.
- Photo credit: ©FAO/Raymon van Anrooy
The package of training materials includes modules on:
- General safety
- Personal safety
- Survival at sea
- Vessel Stability
- Emergency preparation
- Safety risk management
- Safe operation of outboard motors
- Boat handling
- Emergency first aid
- Communication
- Basic maritime traffic rules
A dedicated online Train-the-Trainer environment has been developed, which includes the above modules, additional resources (such as instruction videos), a blog and a community forum for trainers. The information on the website is regularly updated with new modules.
Trainers on fishing safety for small-scale fishers, who would like to make use of the package, can request free access by sending an e-mail to [email protected].