Addressing systemic issues where fishers, such as divers, feel pressured to exceed safe limits (e.g., making more daily immersions than recommended) to cover financial advances or recover documents held by employers.
By ensuring the safety of those in the formal and informal sectors, the sustainability of the small-scale fisheries as a whole is reinforced. International Legal Context
Every state must require masters of ships flying their flag to render assistance to persons in danger at sea, as outlined in maritime security frameworks.
