Issues faced by fishermen on the implementation of STCW-F 1995: East Malaysia

The STCW-F stand for Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Fishing Vessel Personnel, 1995 (STCW-F 1995), is set to enter into force on 29 September 2012. The 1995 STCW-F Convention sets the certification and minimum training requirements for crews of seagoing fishing vessels of 24 metres in length and above. Sabah and Wilayah Persekutuan Labuan fishing industry among the highest contribution for Malaysia fishing industry in term of catch value percentage. The objective for this research is to identify the correlation relationship between issues (variables) faced by Malaysian fishermen on the implementation of STCW-F using Bivariate Analysis. The analysis in this research is represented by individual/fisherman from Sabah and Wilayah Persekutuan Labuan. The scope of this research is suggested to focus especially at East Malaysia. The result identify correlation each variables the issues faced by Malaysian Fisherman on the implementation of STCW-F. The correlation relationship of every variables are key factor to implement the new law that has been produced by IMO in Malaysia. The findings will give clear picture to the government about issues faced by fishermen implement STCW-F convention. Implementation of STCW-F is important because government can control and prevent accident/casualties among fisherman as a result of safety course that has been offered by STCW-F is a complete set for all fishing vessel personnel.