A charitable fund to improve safety in global fishing.
Despite safety improvements in some parts of the world, fishing continues to be a dangerous occupation globally. Estimates range from 25,000 to 100,000 fatalities per year.
As a charity interested in maritime safety, Lloyd’s Register Foundation supports the work being done to shine a light on this global safety issue and The Seafarers’ Charity is delighted to manage the Fund. This fund will help improve the health, safety, and welfare of fishers and support the work of the FISH Platform which continues to encourage safety improvements, and represents the safety and welfare of 36 million global fishers at the IMO.
Supporting the international fishing industry to improve safety and save lives
The International Fund for Fishing Safety is a unique initiative funded by Lloyd’s Register Foundation to support international fishers to improve safety and health in their industry.
This is a new fund launched in 2024 for projects aimed at making an impact to improve international fishing safety and health. The fund is managed by The Seafarers’ Charity and in partnership with the FISH Platform.
What is the fund for?
Applications are invited from anywhere in the world and should be able to demonstrate a direct link between the people who are working in fishing and planned safety improvements. Projects can be locally focused in one country or aimed at an international outcome.
Find Out More
If you would like to find out if your initiative is suitable for an application to this fund then please get in touch. Talk to our fund coordinator insert email for more advice and see our news stories for examples of the type of projects coming up.
Eligibility Criteria
If you are an organisation looking for funding to improve fishing safety and health, you can apply for funding.
Successful projects will meet all of the following eligibility criteria:
- Owned by, involving and for the benefit of, commercial fishers engaged in harvesting wild caught fish and shellfish.
- Deliver an outcome focused on safety and health for fishers engaged in the capture of wild caught fish and shellfish, as well as the fishing vessels on which they are working.
- Be delivered on a not for profit and/or charitable basis.
- Be compliant with, or working towards compliance with, international standards including, but not limited to STCW-F, ILO C188 and the Cape Town Agreement
- Projects that can demonstrate a greater, multiple and longer-term impact or legacy are encouraged
See here for full details on applying for grant funding.
