NPFVOA Vessel Safety Manual, 5th Ed.

This volume, published by the North Pacific Fishing Vessel Owner's Association (NPFVOA), is regarded by the US Coast Guard as the "operational standard" for the commercial fishing industry, and it contains updated regulatory guidelines and technical information. A crucial component of any vessel's safety program, this manual is most effective when used with the Safety and Survival for the Commercial Fishing Industry program.

• An indispensable guide to safety at sea
• Reviewed by the USCG
• Chapters on Stability and Rules of the Road verbatim from the Coast Guard
• Ring-bound format facilitates updating and revising subsequent editions
• 320 illustrations and photographs  

Topics

• Stability and damage control
• USCG and OSHA procedures and regulations
• Safe working conditions
• Vessel systems familiarity
• Fire prevention and control
• Medical emergencies
• Common vessel safety concerns
• "Rules of the Road"
• Conducting drills, safety equipment, and survival procedures
• Watchkeeping, seamanship, and nomenclature