Abstract
The main aim of this study is to identify the knowledge around, access to and training for use of a Global Positioning System (GPS) among young fishermen in Malaysia. This is a quantitative study, wherein a total of 240 young fishermen aged between 15 and 40 years old from four fishing areas have been chosen as the respondents. Based on the analyses performed, it can be seen that young fishermen in Malaysia have a good level of knowledge on the potential role GPS could play in their fishing activities. In addition, there is a lack of access to GPS training. A number of recommendations have been placed which, it is a hoped, can be used to further enhance the use of GPS among young fishermen in Malaysia.
Highlights
The fishing industry has been long recognized as one of the catalysts that can stimulate improvement of the socio-economic level of communities in Malaysia
The main aim of this study is to identify the knowledge around, access to and training for use of a Global Positioning System (GPS) among young fishermen in Malaysia
Based on the analyses performed, it can be seen that young fishermen in Malaysia have a good level of knowledge on the potential role GPS could play in their fishing activities
Summary
The main function of GPS is to navigate fishermen exactly to their marked location, with this superior function having created a number of indirect benefits for the fishermen. It saves fishermen time-shorter fishing operations means less money spent on fuel, ice and crew member salaries and, in turn less money spent means more profit for the fishermen. GPS improves the safety of the fishermen; it can navigate them directly to the jetty when visibility level becomes limited in bad weather, and can warn fishermen of any dangerous coral reef or nearby international boundaries
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