SafestCatch.net is a web-based community committed to safety at sea and sustainable fisheries; Safety first followed closely by quality seafood production.
In a play on the imfamous Deadliest Catch, it is important to look beyond 'made for TV' and look at the real fishermen who are the true stewards of our Nation's resources.
This site is envisioned as a go to source from one lifelong mariner's perspective to follow the maritime industry of the Pacific Northwest/Alaska and provide timely information on Safety Practices, Real World fishing in the North Pacific & Bering Sea, Training/Educational Links, Sustainable Stewardship of our Nation's resources, and more ~ check back regularly as the industry is 'all consuming' and there undoubtedly will always be something new to report on.
Marine Casualty Reporting Updated - October 26, 2015
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In case you missed it, the United States Coast Guard has issued 'Navigation and Vessel Insepction Circular No. 01-15' dated July 21, 2015. The circular provides guidance to the Mariner for the idenfication and reporting of marine casualties to promote compliance with Title 46, United States Code (U.S.C.)
Enclosure (1) to NVIC 01-15: The cicular has a Reporting Marine Casualties table that assists reporting parties to determine whether an occurrence is a reportable marine casualty and, if so, how to comply (i.e., whether or not a USCG form 2692 is needed) with the notification and reporting requirements outlined in 46 CFR part 4.
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