Traps and tricks of safety management at sea

Safety management regulation was introduced almost twenty years earlier for Norwegian seafarers than coastal fishers, although both groups work in industries with high accident frequencies. In this study, and fishers' perspectives on safety requirements is studied, through empirical data from interviews observation conducted over several years, the aim of informing future development management, especially fishing. Results show that fishers have practical skills an operational orientation, while experience ill-fitting procedures, extensive documentation, shore lack. The suggestions are related to a safe working environment, safeguards skills.