As the summer salmon season approaches, the State of Alaska has issued its health and safety guidance for commercial fishing vessels, in Health Mandate 017: Protective Measures for Independent Commercial Fishing Vessels. There's quite a lot to take in. So, if you plan to operate a commercial fishing vessel in the State of Alaska, on or after April 24, click the links below and start reading. Health Mandate 017 – Protective Measures for Independent Commercial Fishing Vessels Appendix 01, the Alaska Protective Plan for Commercial Fishing Vessels (PDF) Appendix 02, Mandate 017 Acknowledgement Form