Reduction of Conflict between Fishing Boats and Domestic Vessels in the Kanmon Sea Area－An analysis of Watch Keeper’s Opinions of the Domestic Vessel through a Questionnaire－

Abstract

The Kanmon sea area is a marine traffic congested area and 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 225 navigational watch keepers of the domestic vessel regarding reduction of conflict between fishing boats and domestic vessels in this area through a questionnaire. This paper has been analyzed opinions of these watch keepers and compared past outcomes of author’s study with opinions of these watch keepers. These analyses revealed any detailed actual conditions of this conflict, and any differences between conditions which these watch keepers are allowed and actual conditions of this conflict.