Principle 6.17 -
Addressing systemic issues where fishers, such as divers, feel pressured to exceed safe limits (e.g., making more daily immersions than recommended) to cover financial advances or recover documents held by employers.
Some guidelines related to maritime rescue, such as Principle 6.17 of the Model State Code (MSC) , emphasize avoiding the disembarkation of individuals in territories where their lives or freedoms might be threatened. Principle 6.17
While Principle 6.17 is specific to small-scale fisheries, it aligns with broader international maritime principles, such as: Addressing systemic issues where fishers, such as divers,
