The Maritime Authority of Jamaica (MAJ) is urging fishers to identify individuals ashore as emergency contacts before venturing out to sea. Marine Inspector, Norman Thompson, noted that this measure is...

The National Fisheries Authority (NFA) is urging fishers to avoid the use of lead-acid batteries as weights for their fishing lines. Facilitator in the NFA’s Safety at Sea Training Programme...

The Maritime Authority of Jamaica (MAJ) is urging fishers to ensure their vessels are seaworthy before going out to sea. Marine Inspector with the MAJ, Mr. Norman Thompson, said ensuring...

The National Fisheries Authority (NFA) is urging fishers to secure life jackets that align with international standards, before going out to sea. Facilitator in the NFA’s Safety at Sea Training...

Two hundred fishers from across the country have so far benefited from the National Fisheries Authority’s (NFA) Safety at Sea Training Programme. Implemented in 2022 under a Memorandum of Understanding...

Fisherfolk participating in the National Fisheries Authority’s (NFA) Safety at Sea Training Programme receive instruction aligned with the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Fishing Vessel...

Participants in the National Fisheries Authority (NFA) Safety at Sea Training Programme are benefiting from skills aligned with international best practices. The training, administered through the Caribbean Maritime University (CMU),...

The National Fisheries Authority (NFA) is urging fishers across the island to take advantage of its Safety at Sea Training Programme. So far, fishers benefit from Safety at Sea Training...