What happened? After a long fishing trip, we took some of our equipment onshore with us to sort it out at a later time because we were tired and ready to head home for a warm shower before completing our usual checks. On our next trip, we realised that some of the...
What happened? Once whilst out at sea, I was securing the baits onto small hooks, and the line suddenly became tangled. As it tangled, one of the small hooks tore through my pinky finger. Thankfully, on this occasion, I was working with small hooks, a larger one could...
What Happened? I was a Safety Officer and encouraged the organisation I worked for to invest in a digitised safety management system (SMS). It took a bit of time to set it up properly, but once the crew got used to using it, they loved it as it became so much easier...
What happened “I work in drug and alcohol testing and was moved by a media article on the death of a fisher, due to alcohol consumption, in the Northern Territory. After having a long drinking session onshore between shifts, a fisher slipped while attempting to jump...
What Happened “Sometimes, there are misunderstandings and confusion about who is supposed to be doing what job on a vessel. In my experience, being alert and having good communication is essential to keeping the operation running smoothly, and ensuring everybody on...
