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The book FISHING CRAFT AND GEAR TECHNOLOGY contain the following chapters: DIVISION: I - FISHING CRAFTS - An Introduction to Fishery Technology - The Systematic of
Fishing Boats - Indigenous Fishing Crafts of India - Selection of Fishing Crafts - Description of Selected Types of Fishing Vessels - The Mechanization of Fishing Crafts in India - Fishing Boat - Designs and Specifications - Principles of Designing of Fishing Vessels - Determination of Specifications of Vessels - Coefficients of Fishing Vessels – Tonnage of Vessels - The Lines Drawing of a Vessel - Calculation of Area and Displacement of vessels - Stability of Vessels - Oscillation of Vessels - Resistance of Vessels - Propulsion of Vessel - Boat Building Materials - Wood - Selection, Seasoning, Storage and Use of Timbers – Indian Timbers used in Boat Building - Treatment of Timbers - Boat Fastenings and Fittings - Lay-out of Boat Building Yard - Construction of Wooden Boats – Care and Maintenance of Fishing Vessel - Painting of Boats and Painting Schedule - Marine Engines - Fishing Equipments and Deck Gears - Echo-Sounder / Fish finder - Net-Sounder or Net-sonde - SONAR – Sounding Navigation and Rating - Selection of Right Type and Size of Fishing Vessels - Estimation of Power of the Engine for Fishing Vessels - Surf-Crossing and Beach-Landing Crafts - Fuel Saving Tips for Fishing Vessels.
DIVISION: II - FISHING GEARS - Fishing Gears-General – Factors Determining the Selection of Fishing Gears - Classification of Fishing Gears – Gear Materials – The Synthetic Fibers - Construction of
Netting Yarns – Properties of the Netting Yarn - Specification of Netting Materials for Fishing Gears – Choice of Netting Materials for Different Gears – Ropes used in Fishing Gears - Floats used in Fishing Gears - Sinkers used in Fishing Gears - Accessories used in Fishing Gears - Design of Fishing Gears –Net Preservation and Treatment - Design, Operation and Maintenance of Gill-nets –Design, Operation and Maintenance of Seines Nets – Design, Operation and Maintenance of Boat Seines/ Danish Seines - Design, Operation and Maintenance of Purse Seines –Design, Operation and Maintenance of Trawl Nets - Design, Operation and Maintenance of The Line Fishing.
DIVISION: III - FISHERY TECHNOLOGY - GENERAL - Fishing Harbor and Shore Facilities –Development of Small-Scale Fisheries by the BOBP.

DIVISION: IV – NAVIGATION AND SEAMANSHIP - Navigation and Seamanship - Variation and Deviation Chart - Navigation Equipments - Modern Navigation Equipments
DIVISION: V – REGULATIONS FOR FISHING VESSELS - Regulations for Safety of the Fishing Vessels – Regulations for the Manning of Fishing Vessels – Regulations for the Prevention of Collisions
at Sea – Regulations for the Life-Saving Appliances – Regulations for the Fire-Fighting Appliances.