Circumstances of drowning deaths among fishermen
| Variable | Fishermen (N=70) |
| Time of drowning incident | |
| Morning/afternoon | 18 (25) |
| Evening/night | 52 (74) |
| Weather conditions | |
| Strong winds, heavy rain | 39 (56) |
| Moderate winds, light rain | 17 (24) |
| Little or no wind, no rain/Do not know | 14 (20) |
| Water conditions | |
| Rough | 40 (57) |
| Moderate | 11 (16) |
| Slight/Calm/Do not know | 19 (27) |
| Victim was wearing a lifejacket | |
| Yes | 2 (3) |
| No | 68 (97) |
| Victim was under the influence of alcohol or drugs | |
| Yes | 10 (14) |
| No/Do not know | 60 (86) |
| Type of boat involved*† | |
| Small fishing boat | 56 (84) |
| Large fishing boat | 11 (16) |
| Passenger ferry | 0 (0) |
| Method of power of boat involved* | |
| Engine | 24 (36) |
| Sails | 3 (4) |
| Paddles | 40 (60) |
| Boat was overcrowded or overloaded* | |
| Yes | 3 (4) |
| No/Do not know | 64 (96) |
| Boat was inadequately maintained* | |
| Yes | 10 (15) |
| No/Do not know | 57 (85) |
Data shown are N (%).
*Data are shown for the 67 fishermen who were on a boat prior to the drowning incident.
†All boats were reportedly made from wood.