Fisherman Feedback

OMB Control No. 0648-0593 Expiration Date: 12/31/2021

NOAA Fisheries Panama City Observer Programs Observer Trip ID ____________ (Office Only)

Fisherman Feedback Form

The information on this form will be used by the NOAA Fisheries 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:

Alyssa Mathers, Observer Coordinator

NOAA Fisheries

3500 Delwood Beach Rd

Panama City, FL 32408‑7403

Phone: (850) 234‑6541 ext. 226; Fax: (850) 235‑3559

Alyssa.Mathers@noaa.gov

Help develop a program that will work better for you. We appreciate your feedback.

Thank you,

Alyssa Mathers, 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: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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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