Contents: 1. Fishing gear materials and accessories. 2. Fabrication of fishing gear. 3. Classification of fishing gears. 4. Fishing gear operation. 5. Design considerations of fishing gears. 6. Fish behaviour and fishing methods. 7. Fishing craft materials. 8. Specifications of fishing craft. 9. Classification of fishing craft. 10. Indigenous fishing boats of india. 11. Designing of fishing craft. 12. Marine engines. 13. Deck machinery and gear handling equipments. 14. Fishing boat construction. 15. Care and maintenance of fishing boats. 16. Navigation, seamanship and safety at sea. 17. Regulations for fishing vessels. 18. Fishing harbour. 19. Exploratory, experimental and commercial fishing. 20. Technologies for responsible and sustainable fishing.