Cape Town Agreement of 2012 on the implementation of the provisions of the Torremolinos protocol of 1993 relating to the Torremolinos international convention for fishing vessels, 1977

The Cape Town Agreement of 2012 aims to enhance the safety of fishing vessels by mandating the implementation of the Torremolinos Protocol, which itself supplements the Torremolinos International Convention for the Safety of Fishing Vessels (1977). It outlines specific measures for coastal states to enforce stricter safety standards on fishing vessels operating within their jurisdiction, including requirements regarding vessel design, equipment, crew training, and stability monitoring, ultimately aiming to reduce accidents and fatalities at sea within the fishing industry.