How to support fisher communities along the Kenyan coast. Fishing is one of the most dangerous job in the world with many accidents resulting in fatalities. But proper safety measures save lives. Today we celebrate World Day for Safety and Health at Work, which promotes the prevention of occupational accidents and diseases globally.
Safety Training for Fishers
Basic Survival Techniques
Fishers trained in drowning incident response and boat capsize procedures
KCGS Trainer Program
Kenya Coast Guard Service officers qualified to deliver Safety Training
Training Schedule
Courses organized in five coastal counties until end of 2023
Project Partners
Target Counties
Essential Safety Measures
Life Jackets
Always wear properly fitted life jackets when at sea
Watertight Phone Bags
Keep communication devices dry and accessible
Emergency Communication
Know how to use Usalama Baharini app to report incidents
Weather Awareness
Check weather conditions before setting out to sea
Training Progress
Safety Training for Fishers
The Go Blue maritime security project, led by Expertise France, and funded by European Union in Kenya, teaches Kenya Coast Guard Service trainers how to support fisher communities along the Kenyan coast with basic survival technics during a drowning incident or when a boat capsizes.
Until the end of 2023, a total of 95 training courses in five coastal counties will be organized, benefiting 1520 fishers and assisting Kenya Coast Guard Service to have up to 37 qualified officers to deliver the Safety Training for Fisher courses on their own.
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