Factors Affecting Fishermen's Poor Lifesaving Appliance use in Kuala Terengganu

Fishing has been and is still one of the most dangerous human activities. Every year the rate of accident cases among fishermen in Malaysia is worrying, and most of the deaths from drowning amongst the fishermen were associated with poor usage of lifesaving appliances although it was carried onboard. This study aimed to identify the factors of poor use of lifesaving appliances by fishermen in Kuala Terengganu and to analyze the top factors influencing fishermen's poor use of lifesaving appliances. The researcher conducted the literature review to identify the characteristics and distributed 60 questionnaires to respondents among fishermen of fishing vessel class A in Kuala Terengganu. The researcher also used the Likert Scale to measure the outcome of the result and used Microsoft Excel to calculate the mean for each factor. Through these objectives, the researcher suggested some recommendations on evaluating alternative improvements for fishermen through law enforcement by responsible authorities. In conclusion, the finding of this study will increase the knowledge and awareness of all fishermen, especially in Malaysia, about the importance of lifesaving appliances.