Women fish vendors using the new aluminium fish containers. Fisherwomen find them light, durable, leak proof, smell-proof. The containers have a 10-15 year estimated lifespan while traditional baskets may last only 2-3 months. - - Bay of Bengal Programme (BOBP): GCP/RAS/118/MUL (BOBP). The Bay of Bengal Programme (BOBP), started in 1979 with headquarters in Madras, India, seeks to help small-scale fisherfolk in seven countries (Bangladesh, India, Maldives, Malaysia, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand). The BOBP develops, demonstrates and pr