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Managing operational stability risks in commercial fishing
AMSA is hosting a webinar on the unique operational stability hazards in commercial fishing and how to manage the risks.
Date: Thursday, 19 February 2026
Time: 2.30-3.15pm AEDT
Online via Microsoft Teams (the link will be provided closer to the time)
What the webinar will cover:
- Stability hazards unique to fishing vessels
- Managing the operational risks
- Fishing gear hookups
- Overloading and distribution of catch
- Watertight integrity of hatches and openings
- Free surface effect
- Bad weather
- Unsecured gear
- Lifting and pulling
- Preparing to survive
- Owner/operator and crew responsibilities
- Marine Order 504 requirements
- Lightship declarations
- Stability books.
Who should attend:
- Commercial fishing vessel owners/operators and crew
- Maritime industry professionals
- National and state fishing and seafood industry associations
- State and federal government agencies
- Industry advisory groups.
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Last updated: 4 December 2025