FISH Platform Work

We hold two meetings a year for participants to exchange knowledge, share ideas and work together for practical improvements and wider adoption of the international fishing safety conventions.

Our FISH Platform conference is focused on a different region of the world every year.

Members participate in a range of working groups to contribute to key topics and updates for international safety regulations including:

• STCW revision
• Data Standardisation and incident reporting in global fishing
• Stability
• Fishing Vessel Construction Standards

About FISH Platform

FISH Platform was set up in 2012 to achieve more cooperation between countries to ensure continuous improvement of the safety and health of fishers globally.

Our Aim

FISH Platform aims to represent the 38 million fishers in the world and save lives by:

• Putting fishers first in the work of FISH Platform
• Improving the international base line standards for safety and health of fishing vessel personnel
• Supporting seafood supply chain transparency and accountability for safety and ethical standards
• Helping participants influence national fishing safety agendas
• Encouraging, supporting and influencing international policy

"Sustainability is not only about the planet and profit but also about people. Fishers should be recognized as key actors in securing healthy and nutritious food. They perform an essential role that benefits us all, and their work deserves to be appreciated and valued for the vital contribution they make to our society."

— Cor Blonk, Chair of FISH Platform

A Safer Future for Fishing

FISH Platform is the world leading group of fishing safety experts with over 100 members in 32 countries. All our participants share our aim to save lives in fishing.