Annex I

Annex I
Project Document
Annex I to the Final Report
TCP/RLA/0069
Development of Standards
for the
Construction and Survey
of
Small Fishing Vessels
Food and Agriculture Organization
of the
United Nations

Countries Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Dominica,
Grenada, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St.
Vincent and the Grenadines and the
Organization of Eastern Caribbean States
Project Title Development of Standards for the Construction and
Survey of Small Fishing Vessels
Project Number TCP/RLA/0069 (T)
Starting Date October 2000
Completion Date September 2001
Government Ministries and or
Organizations responsible for
project operation Organization of Eastern Caribbean States
(OECS)
FAO Contribution US$ 359,000
Signed: ..................................... Signed: ..........................................
Jacques Diouf
Director-General
(on behalf of Government) (on behalf of FAO)
Date of Signature: ..................... Date of signature: ..........................

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I. BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
The fisheries sector is extremely important to the countries of the Caribbean in general
and in particular, to the countries of the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) and
Barbados. It provides employment opportunities, food for local consumption and makes a
significant contribution to exports in some of these countries. Fishing, however, has always
been a dangerous occupation, with many lives and property lost annually and the loss rate is
increasing as fishers have little alternative to spending more time at sea under trying conditions
and in vessels that are less than safe. In most cases, poor standards of construction of fishing
vessels, lack of crew training and offshore experience and the lack of adequate safety equipment
are the main cause of these tragedies.
With few exceptions, fishing effort is mainly concentrated fairly close to the coast and
consequently, the inshore resources of these small island States are severely stressed.
Overfishing, however (commercial, sport and recreational), is not the only reason for the stress,
pollution from land and from other maritime activities also have a detrimental effect. Indeed,
marine pollution has become so serious that the call for all of the States of the region to ratify
and apply the provisions of MARPOL1
is mounting.
The overfishing of inshore waters is also partly due to the open access nature of the
fisheries of the countries concerned, aggravated by the difficulty to divert part of the fishing
effort to offshore resources through legislation, simply because, many of the vessels are not
suitable. In fact the fishing fleets consist of a large variety of fishing craft, many of which were
not built to any specific rules of construction. Furthermore, they were often built by untrained
persons who copied traditional and imported craft but, due to lack of experience and cost cutting
practices, many of the vessels produced in this way are basically unsound. This has been
reflected in the loss of craft and lives of fishermen over the years; it has also placed a heavy
burden on search and rescue services.
That record has also affected the ability of fishers to attract loans for new vessels, and
insurance premiums are usually considered prohibitive for traditional craft. The origins of this
proposal lie in the Workshop on the Role of Financial Institutions in Strengthening National
Fisheries Industries and Privatisation of Fisheries Investment in Small Island Developing States
held in Trinidad and Tobago, June 1996. Participants noted that the development of fisheries in
some island states of the Caribbean was constrained by the hesitation of banks to make loans
against vessels whose quality, in the absence of boatbuilding standards or accredited inspection,
was uncertain. Banks and insurance companies have made it known that although loans and
insurance coverage are available, these portfolios could be healthier. In Barbados for example,
no new loans have been granted since 1995 by the Barbados Development Bank due to
indifferent experiences with vessel purchasers, and the problems associated with getting vessels
surveyed. Banks and insurance companies supported the project idea, and would be willing to
participate during the proposed workshops as lecturers; clearly, they see the advantages to be
gained from a reliable safety programme coupled with a positive approach by the Fisheries
Divisions to strengthen fishing vessel inspection services.
The fishers understand the risks they take and many do not want to venture too far from
shore. Indeed, they have demonstrated in favour of change and recognized the requirement for
better vessels capable of fishing safely farther offshore for pelagic species or on the deep slopes
for demersal species. Many have also tried to make improvements through the importation of
1
International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships 1973, as Modified by its Protocol
of 1978 (MARPOL 73/78). Ratified by Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados (except Annex IV) and St., Vincent and
the Grenadines.

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vessels or by modifying existing vessels. Notwithstanding these efforts, the results are anything
but satisfactory; losses of life and property continue to occur and the cost of fishing operations
continues to increase due to the use of unsuitable vessels and operation practices. A disturbing
factor in this respect, is that many of the imports did not start life as a fishing vessel and a large
percentage were clearly substandard at the time of purchase.
To ensure that this trend will not continue, the only way to address the issue, is to
develop and set technical standards for all new vessels built in the region as well as for new and
second hand vessels imported from outside the region. The standards should be incorporated in
Fisheries Regulations while equal priority is given to the subject of enforcement.
The governments of the participating countries want solutions to cooperate with each
other to find solutions to the issue of standards for the design and construction of fishing vessels.
Through such cooperation, it is believed that it may be possible for the countries to share, rather
than duplicate, certain services and technical expertise. They agree that there should be close
cooperation with OECS in order that the standards so agreed, can be incorporated through the
existing facility for the harmonization of Fisheries Regulations and so extended to other
countries in the region. The basic framework of harmonised laws and regulations governing the
fisheries sector has been adopted by virtually all of the members of the OECS.. Furthermore,
the countries have also considered that such cooperation would be beneficial with regard to the
application of the provisions of the Compliance Agreement2
and the Straddling Stocks
Agreement3
if ratified by the countries of the region. In this respect, it should be noted that both
Agreements include elements of port State control over fishing vessels that were not included
in the recently negotiated “Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control for the
Caribbean”. The countries are also considering the implications of the IMO convention on the
training and certification of fishing vessel personnel4
since, even with structurally safe vessels,
attempts to legislate for diversification of fishing effort would fail if the fishers have not met
required standards.
Legislation has also to be backed up by enforcement and an important aspect in this
respect is to determine the suitability of a fishing vessel for the work to be done as well as
seaworthiness and this is related to the competence of vessel inspection services. In this regard,
staff members of the Fisheries Divisions of the participating countries recently took part in a
training course held in St. Vincent and the Grenadines on fishing vessel safety inspection and
in 1991, some attended a general course on the inspection of vessels that was held in Belize.
Most of the inspectors, however, have not had any training in the conduct of condition surveys
of vessels of any sort at the level normally required for classification or insurance purposes.
Furthermore, very few of the individual inspectors attached to Fisheries Divisions can boast of
a background in boatbuilding, marine engineering or naval architecture.
The countries wish to bring more order to the whole procedure for the design,
construction and equipment for small fishing vessels through the adoption and application of
agreed standards as well as to enforce such standards through improved fishing vessel
inspection services. Furthermore, they are in the process of amending their Fisheries
Regulations in order to set standards for the construction of fishing vessels as well as procedures
for inspection and enforcement of the regulations as an aid to fisheries management.
2
Agreement to Promote Compliance with International Conservation and Management Measures by
Fishing Vessels on the High Seas 1993; ratified by St. Kitt’s and Nevis.
3
The Agreement for the Implementation of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea of 10
December 1982 Relating to the Conservation and Management of Straddling Fish Stocks and Highly Migratory
Fish Stocks 1995.
4
International Convention on Standards of Training and Watchkeeping for Fishing Vessel Personnel,
1995 (STCW-F 1995)

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Unfortunately, there are no internationally agreed legal instruments in force for the safety
construction5
of fishing vessel. Indeed the Protocol of 1993 to the Torremolinos International
Convention on the Safety of Fishing Vessels, that addresses fishing vessels of 24m in length
and over, has yet to be ratified by a sufficient number of States. To date, none of the
participating countries have ratified “Torremolinos”. No such international legal instruments
exist for fishing vessels below 24m in length, although in 1980, FAO/ILO/IMO developed
Voluntary Guidelines for the Design, Construction and Equipment of Small Fishing Vessels.
Those guidelines target fishing vessels of 12m and over but less than 24m in length.
Since most of the vessels in the region are less than 12m in length, the actual design and
construction methods in use evolved from experience rather than from a structured approach to
fishing vessel development and safety. Furthermore, although there have been industry led
initiatives to develop new vessel designs or to modify old vessels, they were often implemented
without professional advice in naval architecture and marine engineering, thus adding to the
problem of fishing vessel safety. Such initiatives also tended to restrict the development of
fishing technology and the adoption of fuel saving operational methods. Consequently, the
majority of fishers still lack suitable vessels for safe, offshore operations.
Regretfully, the risks taken by the fishers who do operate far offshore have also exposed
their lack of knowledge of navigation, so essential for offshore operations in a region with a
high density of other maritime activities. Indeed, many reports indicate that fishers are often in
contravention of the “International Regulations for the Prevention of Collision at Sea”. To
address this issue, it will be necessary to foster training courses for fishers and that these courses
should be aligned with the provisions of STWC-F in parallel with the upgrading of boatbuilding
skills.
The project will facilitate the implementation of pertinent provisions of the Code of
Conduct for Responsible Fisheries by the governments with regard to making fishing a safer
activity and to address urgent resource management issues with respect to inshore stocks. In
particular, the project will develop common standards for the design, construction,
measurement and the equipment of fishing vessels as well as to identify designs suitable for the
prosecution of deep slope and offshore fisheries. The adoption of such standards and their
incorporation in fisheries regulations, will enable the respective Fisheries Divisions to set
conditions for new entrants to the fisheries as well as for existing license holders, that will
address matters of safety and enhance fishing effort diversification programmes. These
standards will be enforceable through improved inspection services within Fisheries Divisions
and by greater cooperation between the individual Fisheries Divisions, the pertinent Maritime
Offices/Port Authority and Coast Guard services.
Regulations, incorporating standards of design and construction of fishing vessels, will
be applicable to all new fishing vessels constructed within the region and to all vessels, new or
second hand, imported from outside the region. Provision would also be made to set standards
for the modification of fishing vessels. Existing vessels would be subject to regular survey to
determine their seaworthiness, such regular survey being incorporated into the regulations.
Vessels built, or modified to assured standards combined with an approved survey and
enforcement service will benefit fishers or potential fishers seeking loans for the purchase, refit
and or repair of fishing vessels, as well as to obtain insurance coverage. Furthermore, vessels
built or modified to improved standards would be capable of adopting better fishing methods
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The term “safety construction” is in line with the terminology used by governments and classification
societies with regard to certificates issued on completion of a new vessel.

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and fuel saving technology thus increasing their earning capacity, which in turn, would be a
further positive factor in loan applications.
The adoption of standards of construction for fishing vessels, will provide an effective
tool for the management of fisheries resources in waters under the jurisdiction of the individual
participating countries. It will also enhance the capabilities of the countries to comply with
conservation and management measures in the region.
Project activities will enable the participating countries to take timely action with regard
to:
 the poor safety record associated with fishing in the region;
 the deterioration of boatbuilding techniques, skills and standards;
 current lack of properly trained fishing vessel inspectors;
 the urgent need to diversify fishing activities in order to properly manage marine
resources (both inshore and offshore);
 the current high level of interest in the objectives of the project by fishers, lending
and insurance institutions and
 to make appropriate amendments to Fisheries Regulations.

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II. OBJECTIVES OF THE ASSISTANCE
The objective is the practice and enforcement of prescribed standards for the
construction of small fishing vessels through:
(i) amendments to Fisheries Regulations of countries of the OECS and Barbados,
(ii) an authorized system for the inspection of fishing vessels; and
(iii) upgrading the technical skills of boatbuilders and inspectors.
Achievement of these objectives will
 enhance the operational safety of fishers and their fishing vessels;
 provide a positive aid to fisheries management; and,
 give confidence to lending institutions and insurance companies with regard to the
risk of underwriting loan applications and fishing operations.
III. PROJECT OUTPUTS
Since the activities will also cause participating countries to take action with regard to
fisheries management and the training and certification of fishers, the outputs of the project will
include but need not be limited to the following:
a) Benchmarks set for the project with regard to the different types of fishing vessels
built in the region setting out the weaknesses and limitations of construction
methods.
End Month 2
b) A set of standards for the safety construction of small fishing vessels, equipment
for small fishing vessels and safety requirements in a format suitable for adoption,
and to be published as a booklet.
End Month 5
c) 7 training workshops held for fishing vessel inspectors and boatbuilders
End Month 6
d) One regional seminar for senior officers concerned with the administration of
fishing vessel inspection units.
End Month 6
e) A report identifying the needs of the private sector (boat building) for practical and
theoretical training in the long and short term.
End Month 6
f) An analysis of the financial and economic feasibility of fishermen to invest in the
improved vessels, either individually or in groups through their associations, as
applicable, including an analysis of the availability and conditions of credit.
End Month 5
g) Proposals for the institutional strengthening of Fisheries Divisions in relation to
fishing vessel inspectors, the numbers of inspectors, the education and practical
training required and the levels of delegation of authority within the system for the

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issue of certificates concerning safety equipment, safety construction and
seaworthiness.
End Month 10
h) A formula for the measurement of the gross and net tonnage of a small fishing
vessel.
End Month 5
i) Proposed procedures for the procurement and or modification of a fishing vessel.
End Month 10
j) Outline specification of a fishing vessel capable of fishing offshore for pelagic
species and for fishing on the deep slopes.
End Month 10
k) Draft text setting the requirements in fisheries regulations for minimum standards
for the design and construction for small fishing vessels and for safety equipment.
End Month 6
l) Final report
End Month 12
IV. WORK PLAN
Activity No. 1 Review of Fishing Vessel Designs and Construction Methods in the Region
and the Preparation of Standards
1.1 The preparation of a data collection questionnaire on construction sites, construction
methods and details of construction in each of the hull materials commonly found in the
region, as well as equipment carried. In particular, and in consultation with industry
representatives, design limitations will be identified as well as weaknesses in and the
limitation of construction methods. The data so gathered will serve as a bench mark for
project operation and as a permanent record for the participating countries with regard to
vessel inspection.
1.2 Analysis of data collected and recommendations for:
 improvements in construction methods
 additional safety equipment
 details of construction for new vessels and the modification of an existing
vessel.
1.3 In consultation with industry representatives, review and amendment of available rules
for the construction and equipment of small fishing vessels will be undertaken in order to
prepare minimum standards for consideration by the participating countries and OECS
for adoption, application and enforcement in the region with regard to new and modified
fishing vessels. Technical and legal guidelines will also be prepared with respect to
existing fishing vessels to ensure that they are appropriately modified and maintained.
Duration 5 months
Activity No. 2 Training (see annex I for details)

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2.1 Training workshops will be prepared for fishing vessel inspectors and boatbuilders with
regard to the application of acceptable standards of construction for new vessels and for
the modification of existing vessels. The 7 national training workshops will be arranged
in such a manner that fishers and fishing vessel owners could participate in the
introductory sessions and, that those sessions would also incorporate aspects of loan
applications and the insurance of fishing vessels.
2.2 A regional seminar (at the offices of OECS in St Lucia) will be held for senior officers in
the administration of fishing vessel inspection units with particular emphasis on the inter-
relationship between a Fisheries Division, the Port Authority and the Coast Guard.
2.3 Identification of the needs of the private sector for practical as well as theoretical training
in the design, construction of small fishing vessels and equipment for fishing vessels and
determination of how these needs may be met by local and overseas institutions. The
project will provide recommendations to meet the immediate needs of the industry and
propose long term solutions.
Duration 3 Months
Activity No. 3 Institutional Strengthening Through the Development of a Long Term
Strategy for the Training and Certification/Accreditation of Fishing Vessel
Inspectors.
3.1 A thorough review of the system of registration procedures for fishing vessels in the
region and, in particular, their relationship with the provisions of national Shipping Acts.
A comparison will be made of the qualifications so required by national administrations
for marine and engineer surveyors in the various sectors. The recommended action will
reflect the apportionment of responsibility and authority as set out in the Shipping and
Fisheries Acts.
3.2 Identification of the institutional strengthening of Fisheries Divisions on the basis of
activity 3.1 and an assessment of the current and planned staffing with regard to fishing
vessels inspection and certification. To ensure sustainability of the project objectives,
paths and procedures for recruitment, career development and replacement of boat
inspectors will be identified. Institutions both within and outside the region will be
identified for the provision of appropriate training.
Duration 4 Months
Activity No. 4 Fishing Vessel Measurement, Outline Specifications and Plans
4.1 The project will propose a formula for the measurement of a small fishing vessel for the
purpose of determining its gross tonnage and net tonnage.
4.2 Preparation of sample tender/contract documents for the procurement and refit of a
fishing vessel as well as the specification of the minimum supporting technical
information for the different classes of fishing vessels that would be required for approval
by administrations. In this respect, the project would align the vessel classes with the
OECS vessel classification code for fishing vessels.
4.3 Preparation of an outline specification for a fishing vessel capable of fishing for offshore
pelagic resources and resources on deep slopes, in a safe and economical manner. Such
parameters would be intended to form the basis for a new generation of fishing vessels in

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the region. This activity would draw heavily on the outcome of discussions to be covered
by Activity No. 2.1.
Duration 4 Months
Activity No. 5 Preparation of Model Law for the Incorporation of Standards for Fishing
Vessel Construction
5.1 Preparation of draft text for a requirement in Fisheries Regulations for prescribed
standards for the design and construction of fishing vessels and equipment for fishing
vessels. The draft to reflect the need for :
 a provision with regard to existing vessels, and the extent to which they are subject
to modification;
 an amendment procedure that would allow technical standards to be modified, for
example as a consequence of experience gained or the introduction of new
technology;
 the establishment of a fishing vessel inspection service, its manning and the
setting of minimum levels of qualifications to be held by the inspectors and their
assistants; and,
 the delegation of authority to the Chief Fisheries Officer and or Senior Officers in
the Fisheries Division with regard to certificates of safety construction, safety
equipment and sea worthiness.
5.2 Formulation of the draft law in a manner compatible with the OECS provisions for the
harmonization of fisheries regulations.
Duration 4 Months
Activity No. 6 Financial and economic feasibility analysis
6.1 An analysis of the financial and economic feasibility of fishermen to invest in the
improved vessels, either individually or in groups through their associations, as
applicable, including an analysis of the availability and conditions of credit will be carried
out.
Duration 2 Months
V. CAPACITY BUILDING
The services of experts and consultants will be contracted through a Letter of Agreement
to be established between FAO and the Samuel Jackman Prescod Polytechnic, Barbados.
Personnel will include practising naval architects, marine engineers and boatbuilders having a
regional perspective. They will interact with the officers of the Fisheries Divisions responsible
for fishing vessel inspection, plans approval and certification as well as with the credit and
insurance institutions, fishers and local boatbuilders. In particular, they will directly assist in
the upgrading of the fishing vessel inspection units and in the identification of the short term
and long term solutions with regard to levels of education and experience required for
recruitment by Fisheries Divisions and the private sector.
They will play an important part in the follow up to the project at national level and at
regional level through the auspices of the OECS in relation to the monitoring of the fishing
vessel inspection units. In their individual capacities, they will be in a strong position in
servicing the fishing industry to ensure that the national and regional standards are followed.

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VI. INPUTS TO BE PROVIDED BY FAO
1. Personnel
International Experts and Consultants
Boatbuilding/Training Expert 7 p/m
Partnership
Senior Marine Surveyor 3.5 p/m
FAO Advisory Technical Services (ATS)
Naval Architect 5 weeks
Fishing Gear Technologist 2 weeks
Legal Expert 3 weeks
2. Official Travel will be undertaken by the Experts/Consultants within the individual
countries and between islands
3. Contracts
A Contractual Service Agreement will be established between FAO and the Samuel
Jackman Prescod Polytechnic, Barbados (see Section VI). The contract will in particular
call for provision of expertise in the disciplines of naval architecture, marine engineering
and boatbuilding while acting as regional institutional base for training in these areas.
4. General Operating Expenses (GOE)
General operating expenses at country level and reporting costs i.e. Terminal Statement.

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5. Materials and Supplies
Purchase of materials in support of the practical and theoretical training programmes as
outlined in the attachment to the project agreement (annex 3) and provided for in the
budget.
6. Direct Operating Costs (DOC)
Direct operating expenses in relation to the FAO functions for the implementation of the
project.
7. Training (see annex 1)
7 national workshops will be held.
1 Regional Seminar will be held for senior fisheries officers.
In service training where required of the fisheries officers assigned to the project to assist
the International and National Experts/Consultants.
VII. REPORTS
The lead International Expert/Consultant will prepare a progress report following the
completion of the first national workshop setting out the findings and recommendations for the
workshops to follow as well as the status of other works in progress.
Each international expert/consultant will prepare a mission report.
The lead International Expert/Consultant, in cooperation with the ATS Naval Architect
(FIIT) will prepare a terminal statement.
Reports by the Samuel Jackman Prescod Polytechnic, Barbados will be in the form of
field documents.
VIII. GOVERNMENT CONTRIBUTION AND SUPPORTING
ARRANGEMENTS
The governments and OECS will make available the services of staff of the Fisheries
Divisions to act as counterparts. The staff of the fishing vessel inspection units will also take
part in the training sessions at the national workshops. The governments will also assist in the
identification of workshop participants from the private sector.
Governments will make available facilities for the workshops to be held at national level
and, in the case of Barbados, the government will facilitate the involvement of the Polytechnic.
All governments will facilitate assistance to the project from the maritime authorities, the Coast
Guard and development corporations. Governments will also provide necessary financial
support beyond that provided by the project to facilitate full participation in the training courses.
OECS will provide assistance in the coordination of project activities. Through its
technical cooperation programme, OECS will provide for the attendance of representatives
from non-participating countries to the seminar intended for senior officers planned to be held
in St. Lucia. It will also provide assistance in the organization of the national workshops
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Office accommodation, facilities, support staff and local transportation will be provided
by the Fisheries Divisions.

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PROJECT BUDGET COVERING FAO INPUTS
(in U.S. Dollars)
Country: Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Dominica, Grenada, St.
Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines
and the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States
Project Title: Development of Standards for the Construction and Survey
of Small Fishing Vessels
Project Number: TCP/RLA/0069 (T)
1100 International Experts and Consultants 95,400
1200 FAO Advisory Technical Services (ATS) 63,750
1800 Parternship Programme Experts 37,500
1900 Supervisory Technical Services 5,526
1910 Standard Supervisory Technical Services (3,250)
1920 Supervisory Functions of LTU (1,276)
1950 Evaluation (1,000)
Personnel 202,176
2000 Official Travel 10,000
3000 Contractual Service Agreement 25,000
4000 General Operating Expenses 9,624
5000 Material and Supplies 13,500
7000 Direct Operating Costs 20,000
8000 Training 78,700
In-country training (55,300)
Regional seminar (23,400)
TOTAL 359,000

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Annex I
Training Programme
The formal training programme will consist of seven (7) workshops at national level
and one (1) seminar at regional level.
The purpose of the workshops is to familiarize boatbuilders and surveyors with
proposed legislation on boatbuilding standards (drafted by the project), and to emphasize their
respective responsibilities. Where necessary, demonstrations of improved boatbuilding
techniques as required by the legislation will be provided to trainees.
The regional workshop will be directed towards senior officers concerned with the
administration of fishing vessel inspection units. It will cover issues such as registration
procedures for fishing vessels, running a survey unit, staff training, and legal aspects.
National Workshops
The first workshop will be held in Barbados and will last for 12 working days. It will
be attended by:
 fishing vessel inspection officers of the Fisheries Division;
 local boatbuilders;
 representatives of fishers;
 representatives of the fishing vessel owners;
 FAO staff members under ATS arrangements (see Annex 2)
 a representative of OECS; and,
 one representative from each of the participating countries.
In the first two days, the participants will be addressed by the Chief Fisheries Officer of
Barbados, the International Experts/Consultants, representatives of the locally based credit and
insurance institutions, the Coast Guard and by the Maritime Authority. OECS will appraise the
participants of the regional concept and on the provisions of the agreement between Barbados
and OECS on Technical Cooperation.
Particular attention will be paid to the provisions of proposed legislation regarding the
following:
 General provisions
 Construction, watertight integrity and equipment
 Stability and associated seaworthiness
 Machinery and electrical installations
 Fire protection, fire detection, fire extinction and fire-fighting equipment
 Protection of the crew
 Life-saving appliances
 Radio communications
 Navigational equipment
 Crew accommodation
8 working days will be allocated to joint training sessions of the boatbuilders and the
fishing vessel inspection officers. Emphasis will be placed on their respective responsibilities
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inspection of small fishing vessels as provided for in the FAO/ILO/IMO Voluntary Guidelines
for the Design, Construction and Equipment of Small Fishing Vessels. Practical demonstration,
with supporting theoretical instruction (only at a level in line with the abilities of the
participants) will be made possible with the participation of the Barbados Polytechnic and local
boatbuilders at their place of work.
2 working days will be allocated to the fishing vessel inspectors in the conduct of
surveys and their relationship with other survey services in Barbados, such as:
 tonnage measurement and fishing vessel registration;
 surveys under the Merchant Shipping Act; and,
 surveys for the salvage association and underwriters.
During the first two days, the attendance would be in the order of 30 persons, excluding
those who will give presentations and lectures.
The representatives from the other participating countries will participate throughout
the workshop and will be expected to prepare for the workshops in their own countries with the
assistance of OECS.
Cost breakdown:
quantity unit unit cost total cost
Barbados
Participants national (approx. 40)
Participants from region 7 reps for 12 days 84 dsa 160 13,440
7 travel 500 3,500
Workshop facilities and materials 1 materials 5000 5,000
subtotal 21,940
The other 6 national workshops will follow the same pattern with only minor changes
to reflect the place for the practical demonstrations and the fact that there would be no
representation from the other participating countries.
Cost breakdown:
6 national workshops quantity unit unit cost total cost
Materials 1 materials 4000 4,000
1 OECS participant 1 travel 600 600
6 dsa 160 960
total per workshop 5,560
total 6 workshop 5,560 33,360
Regional Seminar
The seminar, which will be held in St. Lucia, will have a duration of 4 working days
and will be attended by:
 senior officers of the respective Fisheries Divisions with responsibility for the
management of a fishing vessel register and inspection programme;
 representatives of OECS, and,

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 the Fisheries Officer attached to the FAO Sub-Regional Office.
 2 FAO staff members under ATS arrangements (see Annex 2)
The work programme for the seminar will focus on the administration of fishing vessel
inspection units, and will include:
 an assessment of the system of registration procedures for fishing vessels in the
region as prepared by the project (activity 3.1);
 the importance of aligning the educational qualifications and work experience of
fishing vessel inspectors with levels of responsibility;
 sharing expertise within the region as well as how to make the best use of alternative
services for the survey of fishing vessels;
 testing, vessel measurement, drawings approvals, site approvals;
 legal aspects of the implementation of vessel design and construction standards, and
how these may be made effective in national laws.
OECS will facilitate the participation of senior fisheries officers from other countries in
the region. The Senior Marine Surveyor will be responsible for organisation of the seminar.
Cost breakdown:
Regional workshop: St Lucia (5 days) quantity unit unit cost total cost
Participants (exc. St Lucia):
Senior officers of Fisheries Divisions 12
OECS 2
total travelling participants (non FAO) 14
70 dsa 200 14000
14 travel 600 8400
Meeting costs and sec assistance 1000
total 23,400
On the Job Training
The international experts/consultants and the national experts/consultants will cooperate
with each other to ensure that the counterparts assigned to the project receive on the job training
on a continuous basis.

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Annex II
Advisory Technical Services (ATS) and Supervisory Technical Services (STS).
The Fishing Technology Service (FIIT) and the Legal Office (LEG) will provide
specific inputs to the project on fishing vessel design, fishing gear technology and fisheries
regulations.
Terms of Reference
Fishery Industries Officer (Naval Architect)
First Mission 3 weeks
The Fishery Industries Officer, with responsibilities for fishing vessel design and development
will, in close collaboration with the Lead Consultant and the Regional Fisheries Officer SLAC,
provide inputs into the following
 The setting of bench marks for the project with regard to the different types of fishing
vessels built in the region setting out the weaknesses and limitations of construction
methods.
 A set of standards for the safety construction of small fishing vessels, equipment for small
fishing vessels and safety requirements in a format suitable for adoption, and to be published
as a booklet.
 A report identifying the needs of the private sector (boat building) for practical and
theoretical training in the long and short term.
The mission timing will be such that the staff member will attend the first training workshop
(Barbados) in which the staff member will actively participate and lecture on the topics
mentioned above.
Second Mission 2 weeks
The Fishery Industries Officer, with responsibilities for fishing vessel design and development
will, in close collaboration with the Lead Consultant and the Regional Fisheries Officer SLAC,
provide inputs into the following
 Proposed procedures for the procurement and or modification of a fishing vessel.
 Outline specification of a fishing vessel capable of fishing offshore for pelagic species and
for fishing on the deep slopes.
The mission timing will be such that the staff member will attend the regional seminar (St
Lucia) in which the staff member will actively participate and lecture.

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Fishery Industries Officer (Fishing Gear and Methods)
Mission 2 weeks
The Fishery Industries Officer, with responsibilities for fishing gear technology, fishing
methods and certification programmes for fishing vessel personnel, will, in close cooperation
with the Lead Consultant and the regional fisheries officer SLAC, provide inputs to the training
programme in relation to:
 safety methods to be adopted in fishing operations;
 safety of navigation;
 implications of the recent developments at IMO with respect to the training and certification
of fishing vessel personnel; and,
 vessel design requirements in relation to fishing gear and methods.
He will provide inputs into the proposals for the institutional strengthening of Fisheries
Divisions in relation to the education and practical training required, and also into the outline
specifications of a fishing vessel capable of fishing offshore for pelagic species and for fishing
on the deep slopes.
In particular, the assigned staff will participate in and lecture on the above topics at the first
national workshop (Barbados).
Legal Officer (LEG)
First mission 2 weeks
The Legal Officer will in close cooperation with the regional fisheries officer SLAC, the FIIT
staff concerned as well as counterparts nominated by the participating countries draft a text
setting the requirements in fisheries regulations for minimum standards for the design and
construction for small fishing vessels and for safety equipment (as per Section IV, Project
Outputs, para k). In particular the Officer will:
 Review the fisheries regulations with reference to provisions for the safety of fishing
vessels, their inspection and enforcement of the regulations.
 Prepare draft fisheries regulations with regard to prescribed standards for the design and
construction and the equipment of fishing vessels taking into consideration the need:
 for the prescribed standards to apply to all new fishing vessels built in countries of the OECS
and Barbados and to all vessels, new or second, intended for use as a fishing vessel and built
outside the region covered by the project;
 to provide for standards of safety construction to be applied to vessels to be refitted and
modified for use as fishing vessels; and,
 to provide for the application of a clause dealing with existing fishing vessels so registered
by the countries of the OECS and Barbados.
The mission timing will be such that the staff member will attend the first training workshop
(Barbados) in which the staff member will actively participate and lecture on the topics
mentioned above.

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Second Mission 1 week
The Legal Officer will in close cooperation with the regional fisheries officer SLAC, the FIIT
staff concerned as well as counterparts nominated by the participating countries draft a text
setting the requirements in fisheries regulations for minimum standards for the design and
construction for small fishing vessels and for safety equipment (as per Section IV, Project
Outputs, para k). In particular the Officer will:
 With the assistance of the Senior Marine Surveyor, review the provisions in the Merchant
Shipping Act and the Marine Fisheries Act with regard to the authority and qualification of
person appointed to inspect fishing vessels and make recommendations for any changes in
the structure that may be required as a consequence of enforcing prescribed standards of
safety construction of fishing vessels and equipment for fishing vessels.
 Recommendation will be made for the harmonization of such standards and amendments to
fisheries laws and regulations with the OECS.
The mission timing will be such that the staff member will attend the regional seminar (St
Lucia) in which the staff member will actively participate and lecture.
Supervisory Technical Services (STS)
2.1 FIIT and LEG will provide supervisory and technical backstopping services throughout
the duration of the project. On site supervision will be provided during the missions
described under ATS.
2.2 The Regional Fisheries Officer, SLAC, will have a coordinating role in the execution of
the project, with particular reference to the role of OECS. The sub-regional office in
Barbados will facilitate the work of the consultants.

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Annex III
List of Materials and Supplies
The project will provide training materials/visual aids and drawing equipment to be
specified by the Boatbuilding Expert for the workshops as well as hardware for the
practical demonstration of Boatbuilding techniques.
The full list will be determined by the lead International Expert/Consultant (Boatbuilder).
In particular, the materials will include:
 fishing vessel design programme (Maxsurf or Equivalent); $ 5,500
 non-destructive test instruments for use with the $ 5,000
different hull materials;
 multimeter; $ 1,000
 humidity meter $ 1,000
 general training materials/visual aids/drawing supplies $ 1,000
TOTAL $13,500

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Annex IV
Terms of Reference for International Expert/Consultant
Boatbuilder 7 p/m
The Boatbuilder will have extensive experience in the design and construction of small
fishing vessels and in the use of different material of construction, as well as different fishing
methods. He will also have extensive experience in the training of these subjects.
In consultation with the regional fisheries officer, SLAC, the incumbent will lead
project activities and will work in close cooperation with the Legal Expert, the Senior Surveyor
and FAO HQ officers assigned to the project. Close cooperation will also be maintained with
the Sub-Regional office of FAO in Barbados and with the OECS. The incumbent will at all
times work together with counterparts assigned by the participating countries and, in particular:
1. Prepare questionnaires for the collection of data on Boatbuilding sites, construction
methods in construction materials in common use in the region; the data to be collected by
the participating countries and analyzed by the Boatbuilder in order to identify weaknesses
and limitations.
2. Conduct a review of suitable boatbuilding standards adopted by other countries, the
Classification Societies as well as the provisions of International Conventions and
guidelines prepared by Intergovernmental Bodies in order to set parameters for the
elaboration of standards for the construction of small fishing vessels in the region.
3. Prepare a set of standards for the region for the safety construction of small fishing vessels,
equipment for small fishing vessels and safety requirements in a format suitable for
adoption, and to be published as a booklet.6
4. Prepare, organize and conduct workshops and training courses (with the assistance of the
Senior Marine Surveyor) for boatbuilders and fishing vessel inspectors on the
implementation of minimum standards for the safety construction of fishing vessels,
inspection techniques and the implications of enforcement (section 2.1 of the Work Plan).
5. The incumbent will prepare and participate in the seminar for senior government officers
concerned with the administration of fishing vessel inspection services (section 2.2 of the
Work Plan). The seminar will be conducted by the Senior Surveyor.
6. The Boatbuilder, together with the Senior Surveyor and with input from the Legal Expert,
will propose a strategy for the long term training and accreditation of fishing vessel
inspectors.
7. He will identify the long term needs in the private sector for the practical and theoretical
training/education in the design and construction of fishing vessels and make
recommendations to meet those requirements through local and overseas institutions.
8. In cooperation with representatives of fisherfolk and of credit institutions, the boatbuilder
will carry out an analysis of the financial and economic feasibility of fishermen to invest in
the improved vessels, either individually or in groups through their associations, as
applicable, including an analysis of the availability and conditions of credit will be carried
out.
9. The Boatbuilder will prepare a report following each mission, and on completion of the
project, he will prepare (with the assistance of the Senior Marine Surveyor) a full technical
report and a Terminal Statement.
6
The activities described in paragraphs 2 and 3 above will be carried out and funded as part of FIIT Regular
Programme activities. They are only included above to show the entire sequence of activities required to achieve
the project’s objectives.

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Annex IV cont.
Terms of Reference for International Expert/Consultant
Senior Marine Surveyor 3.5 mm
(Retiree recruited through Partnership Scheme)
The expert will be a qualified hull and machinery surveyor with extensive experience in the
survey of fishing vessels with respect to classification society (as an exclusive or non-exclusive
surveyor) and or national rules, in surveys to assess damage for insurance companies/salvage
association, and; the inspection and measurement of fishing vessels for the purpose of
registration of a vessel. The Senior Marine Surveyor, will cooperate closely with the
Boatbuilder, Legal Expert and the FAO HQ staff assigned to the project as well as counterparts
provided by the participating countries. In particular, the incumbent will:
1. Make an evaluation of fishing vessel inspection services in each of the participating
countries, in order to:
 identify strengths and weaknesses;
 identify the level of any additional training or education required for the individual
inspectors; and,
 propose a plan of action to meet the requirements that would accrue from the
introduction of minimum standards of safety, safety construction of small fishing
vessels and, requirements in relation to the equipment for small fishing vessels.
2. Evaluate, the degree of credibility of the fishing vessel inspection officers with regard
to litigation; in this exercise, the incumbent will be supported by the Legal Expert.
3. Prepare training material for and participate in the 7 workshops mentioned in section
2.1 of the Work Plan with regard to plans approval and the inspection of fishing vessels:
 at procurement stage;
 during various stages of construction and acceptance trials;
 at time of request for the modification of a small fishing vessels;
 in connection with the request for a vessel to be registered as a fishing vessel; and,
 annual surveys.
4. Organise, prepare and conduct a seminar on the administration of fishing vessel
inspection units, including the implementation of minimum standards for the safety
construction of fishing vessels, inspection techniques and the implications of
enforcement, as per section 2.2 of the Work Plan.
5. Prepare a formal report of the seminar.
6. Prepare a draft Code for the Conduct of a Surveyor in the Inspection of a Small Fishing
Vessel.
7. Make a full report on completion of assignment, and assist the International Consultant
Boatbuilder in the preparation of the full technical report and Terminal Statement.

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Annex V
Outline for an
Contractual Service Agreement (CSA)
The services of the Samuel Jackman Prescod Polytechnic, Barbados will be contracted through
a Contractual Service Agreement. Because of its current expansion programme, the Polytechnic
sees itself as the regional institutional base for training in these areas and intends to provide
technical assistance to the OECS countries in the fields of naval architecture, marine
engineering and boatbuilding. The institution will support and interact with the officers of the
Fisheries Divisions responsible for fishing vessel inspection, plans approval and certification
as well as with the credit and insurance institutions, fishers and local boatbuilders. In particular,
under the CSA, the Polytechnic will directly assist in the upgrading of the fishing vessel
inspection units and in the identification of the short term and long term solutions with regard
to levels of education and experience required for recruitment by Fisheries Divisions and the
private sector.
The Polytechnic will play an important part in the follow up to the project at national level and
at regional level through the auspices of the OECS in relation to the monitoring of the fishing
vessel inspection units. As a result of the experience gained during the project, the concerned
departments will be in a strong position to advise and train the fishing industry to ensure that
the national and regional standards are followed.
Tasks to be undertaken by the Polytechnic in support of the Project will include the following:
Related to Naval Architecture:
 assist in the collection and analysis of data concerning boatbuilding sites, vessel
types, deficiencies and limitations;
 assist in the preparation of course material the first workshop (to be held in Barbados)
on matters related to design criteria such as, the measurement of a small fishing
vessel to determine its gross and net tonnage, its displacement and the determination
of the initial metacentric height and center of gravity;
 demonstrate practical methods to assess the compliance of a vessel with stability;
 assist in the development of proposals for the short term and long term solutions to
the training of boatbuilders in the region;
 will brief representatives from the other participating countries to the Barbados
workshop regarding the application of the course material to the national workshops;
and,
 report in writing on progress to the lead International Expert/Consultant
Related to Marine Engineering:
 assist in the preparation of course material for the first workshop (to be held in
Barbados) in relation to standards for machinery and electrical installations;
 demonstrate inspection techniques and procedures for acceptance trials;
 participate in the collection and analysis of data concerning machinery installations
in existing vessels as well as providing information of a practical nature with regard
operational practices in the region;
 host briefing sessions with the representatives from other participating countries to
the Barbados workshop on the application of the course material to the national
workshops;

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Related to Boatbuilding
 assist in the analysis of data collected with regard to boatbuilding sites and methods
of construction;
 propose ways and means to meet the short term limitations to the introduction of
better standards of construction;
 assist in determining the long term solutions to boatbuilding and the introduction of
vessels to fish, in safety, farther offshore;
 participate in the running of the first workshop to be held in Barbados and
demonstrate practical methods of construction in order to comply with improved
standards;
 provide guidance to the lead International Expert/Consultant on the commercial
implications of the introduction of minimum standards for the design and safety
construction of small fishing vessels;
 host briefing sessions with the representatives from other participating countries to
the Barbados workshop on the application of the course material to the national
workshops; and,

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