Reduction of Conflict between Fishing Boats and Leading Vessels by Pilot in the Kanmon Sea Area－An analysis of Pilot’s Opinions through a Questionnaire－

Abstract

The Kanmon sea area is a marine traffic congested area and also a rich fishing ground in Japanese coastal sea area. Authors have studied any analysis of actual marine traffic condition, fishing condition, conflict condition between fishing boats and vessels in this area. As a further study, authors have investigated opinions of 29 pilots of the kanmon sea area regarding reduction of conflict between fishing boats and leading vessels by pilot in this area through a questionnaire. This paper have been analyzed opinions of these pilots, and compared past outcomes of author’s study with opinions of these pilots. These analyses revealed any detailed actual conditions of this conflict, and any differences between conditions which pilots are allowed and actual conditions of this conflict.