Boosting International Fishing Safety with Cor Blonk and the FISH Platform | SEA VIEWS

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In this episode of Sea Views, hosts Julia Gosling and Adam Parnell shine a light on a critically overlooked sector of the maritime world—fishing safety. Joining them is Cor Blonk, founding member of the FISH Platform, to discuss real-world challenges and game-changing solutions facing millions of fishers across the globe.
Together, they explore the launch of the new International Fund for Fishing Safety, and how it aims to drive change for a community that remains underrepresented in international safety standards. Cor shares firsthand insights into the cultural, financial, and logistical barriers that hinder safety progress in fisheries, and why amplifying fisher voices is essential to driving lasting impact.
From on-the-ground safety realities to the policy-level shifts required, this conversation is a rallying call to recognize and protect those who feed the world from the sea.
📌 Topics include:
– The creation and purpose of the International Fund for Fishing Safety
– Global challenges in improving safety for fishers
– The FISH Platform’s advocacy and strategic initiatives
– Cultural and operational obstacles to safer practices
– How financial pressures shape risk-taking
– The life-saving power of education, awareness, and transparency
🎧 A vital listen for policymakers, maritime leaders, NGOs, and anyone committed to fair, inclusive, and effective maritime safety solutions.
Sea Views floats the big issues in maritime with thought leaders driving change for safer seas.

Supported by CHIRP & The Seafarers’ Charity
🌐 www.chirpmaritime.org | www.seafarerscharity.org

📲 Connect:
Adam Parnell (Director, CHIRP Maritime) – LinkedIn
Julia Gosling (Host, Sea Views) – LinkedIn

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