The following HTML text is provided to enhance online
readability. Many aspects of typography translate only awkwardly to HTML.
Please use the page image
as the authoritative form to ensure accuracy.
FISHING VESSEL SAFETY: Blueprint for a National Program
a steady decline in observed deficiencies in required safety equipment. An associated improvement in the overall safety status of examined vessels is a key objective. However, the actual effectiveness of the boarding program in promoting safety practices that prevent accidents or mitigate their effects has not been determined through performance monitoring.