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.
is a specific guideline found within the Voluntary Guidelines for Securing Sustainable Small-Scale Fisheries (SSF Guidelines), developed by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) . It focuses on the safety and well-being of small-scale fishers, particularly in relation to their working conditions at sea. Core Objectives of Principle 6.17 Principle 6.17
Some guidelines related to maritime rescue, such as Principle 6.17 of the Model State Code (MSC) , emphasize avoiding the disembarkation of individuals in territories where their lives or freedoms might be threatened. Addressing systemic issues where fishers, such as divers,