Participants reviewed and provided input on the onboarding process, ensuring that fishers receive proper orientation and briefing before deployment. The importance of accurately recording working hours and rest hours was also emphasized, to promote fair labor practices and prevent overwork. Likewise, the workshop tackled the provision of adequate sanitary facilities on board vessels, which is essential for ensuring hygiene and crew welfare during extended fishing trips.
The Health and Safety Policy was also discussed, including the proper use and availability of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), aimed at reducing risks and ensuring safer working conditions at sea.
The participants were also consulted on the development of Written Work Agreements, which aim to define the roles, responsibilities, and entitlements of both fishers and vessel owners in a clear and legally compliant manner.
Through collaborative discussions and active participation, the workshop helped pave the way for more structured, rights-based management of labor onboard SARGEN handline vessels enrolled under the Fisheries Improvement Project.
