Since the end of the war the skipjack and tuna fisheries, following 

 the trend of the times, have started to work anewo Table 3 shows the 

 vessels in operation and the organizations operating them in the autumn 

 of 194-7o Almost all of these organizations started out fresh after the 

 war with newly constructed boats which in their characteristics and 

 size are excellent for skipjack and tuna fishing. However, in view of 

 the present shortages of materials there are naturally defects of quality. 

 As this -survey was a general one, there were some emissions, and some 

 changes have taken place since it was made. 



Section 2 Fishing Methods 



Paragraph 1 Bases fcr the Fishery 



When the fishery is, as it is at present;, composed of various 

 specialized elements operating together, the choice of a fishing base 

 and the facilities, size, and ease of supply at tfiat base have a pronounced 

 effect on the operation of the fishery. 



The following points should be considered in selecting the base for 

 fishing operations,, 



(1) Having good fishing grounds within a short distance 



This shortens the dead time required for going to and from the fish- 

 ing groundSj lengthens the operating time on the grounds, increases the 

 number of fishing trips which can be made during a limited fishing season, 

 and brings about increased catches. 



(2) Ease of obtaining belt 



This mec:..iS a place very close to the baiting grounds, where it is 

 possible to secure at all times the bait which is essential to this 

 fisheryo , 



(3) Ease of obtaining ice for preserving the catch 



The fishing season comes during the season of high temperatures, and 

 because of the way in which the boats are equipped, ice is absolutely 

 etssential for holding the catch. Difficulty in obtaining it affects the 

 operating time of the boats and the number of hours they can fish during 

 the season,, 



iU) Adequate port facilities 



In order zo enable the fishermen to rest after they have been at 

 sea for from two to thre?^ weeks, fighting to get a full load of skipjack 

 while the boat i? -.ocking violently, it is essential that the port be 

 fully equipped with breakwaters, cargo handling facilities, fueling, and 

 watering installations. Such facilities make it possible to shorten the 

 length of time in port and increase the time spent in f i.ahing„ It is bo 

 find out wl.at £)Ort of In.ck each boat is having and to 



