This unit allows students to be able to know the history of FADs, the construction of early available local materials. Fabricated FADs used by artisanal and commercial fisherman, The development of purse seine and pole and line fishery led to FAD used on a larger commercial scale. How FADs work. Aggregation phenomenon. FAD location and spacing FAD associated fish species. Benefits. Main components of FAD. Principle of catenary curve mooring. Recommended hardware and different types of floatation devices. Alternate inexpensive FAD designs. Basics of FAD deployment FAD inspection and maintenance. Safety at sea and small boat FAD fishing. Causes of distress incidents at sea. problem situations at sea. Affordable safety equipment. Departure checklist and engine maintenance engine troubleshooting. Emergency situations like vessel sinking, fire, crew injuries. Bad weather and survival at sea. Basic navigation for FAD users. the cost of search and rescue operations. Fish quality and fish spoilage. Principle of fish chilling. Principles of fish handling. Handling sashimi-quality tunas for overseas market. Financial management of a small fishing business. Conducting a market feasibility study. Determining overall viability.
- Teacher: Leone Ligalevu