Fishermen's Comment Card

Panama City Observer Programs
March 2012

Office Only OMB PRA 0649-0593 Expires 9/30/12
Observer Trip ID ____________

Fisherman Comment Card
The information on this form will be used by the National Marine Fisheries Service
Panama City Observer Programs to evaluate how well the observers are performing their
duties and to serve as a line of communication between the fishermen and the Observer
Program.
Observers are asked to leave a copy of this comment card with the vessel after the
completion of a trip. Please fill out this form after each trip that you have been covered
by an observer from the Panama City Observer Program. This form can be filled out by
the captain or owner of the vessel.
Please provide us with some feedback or request more information about the observer
program by calling, emailing, or sending this form back to: Simon Gulak,
Simon.Gulak@noaa.gov, 850-234-6541 extension 236, 3500 Delwood Beach Road,
Panama City, FL 32408, 850-235-3559.
Help develop a program that will work better for you. We appreciate your feedback.
Thank you,
Simon Gulak, Observer Coordinator, Panama City Observer Programs
Vessel Name __________________ Captain or Owner Name ____________________
Landing Date (mm/dd/yy) ________________ Port (City, State) ________________________
Please check the Yes or No box for each question:
Yes No
1) Where the logistics in setting up the trip acceptable?
2) Was the observer on time and prepared for the trip?
3) Did the observer review the safety checklist with you?
4) Was the observer courteous and polite and get along with the crew?
5) Did the observer record the positions (lat/lon) for all the hauls?
6) Did the observer explain their sampling requirements and protocols?
7) Did the observer take length measurements of fish caught?
8) Did the observer take catch information from the work deck?
9) Did the observer identify fish species correctly?
10) Did you have any other concerns regarding the observer or observing procedures, or
safety issues during the trip?
If yes, please explain in comments below:
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
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Panama City Observer Programs
March 2012

Office Only
Observer Trip ID ____________

Would you like more information from the observer program?
Copy of this trips logs
Vessel Reimbursement Form with Instructions
More information about observers and observer programs
Copy of current fishing regulations
List of Coast Guard vessel inspectors by area
Copy of current selection letter
If you requested information above, please indicate your preferred method of delivery
and leave the appropriate contact information:
Phone _______________________________________________________________
Fax _________________________________________________________________
Email _______________________________________________________________
Mail ________________________________________________________________
To verify that this form was filled out by the appropriate captain/owner, please sign the
line below.
Captain or Owner Signature: ________________________________________________

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