Recent collisions between ship and fishing boats off the Indian coast have triggered demands for the adoption of safety norms for fishermen at sea, says an article published in The Businessline.
More number of boats
Because of the abundance of fish in the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal compared with other parts of the world, around 40,000 fishing boats operate in the region. On top of that, 500-1,000 merchant ships daily traverse the area located on the international sea route.
IMO norms...https://mfame.guru/basic-measures-to-avoid-collisions-at-sea/