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The minimum standards to be met in paying fishermen for their work on fishing vessels whether fishermen are employed or work as self-employed share fishermen.
Amendment 2 Information about the minimum age for fishermen and the protection of young persons (under 18 years) working on board UK fishing vessels.
All fishing vessels must carry out regular drills and record these. Drills may differ depending on whether the vessel is single handed or not.
General safety regulations for lifesaving appliances (LSA) and safety equipment on fishing vessels
Describes measures implemented by the royal navy to minimise the risk to fishing vessels in submarine exercise areas.
Advice on the selection of fire detection and alarm equipment - need for automatic fire detection in enclosed spaces on 15m to 24m vessels
General advice on the supply and use of working and protective gear (personal protective equipment (PPE)) on fishing vessels.
Advising of the voluntary code of practice, originally produced by the Scottish fishermen's federation (SFF) in consultation with the fish industry safety group (FISG) - appendix A
If a fisherman requires medical care while working on a fishing vessel they must receive this free of charge and costs rest with the fishing vessel owner.
Details on the UK provisions on the MCA鈥檚 handling of complaints, made to the MCA, relating to the work in fishing convention 2007 (ILO 188).
Requirements where recruitment and placement services are used to engage crew. It is the fishing vessel owner's responsibility to use only reputable (RPSs).
This note provides guidance on compliance with The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Entry into Enclosed Spaces) Regulations 2022, which apply to fishing vessels from 14 May 2023.
The Notice provides details of the medical certification exemption granted for existing fishers on vessels under 10m
Guidance for fishermen and builders. This guide describes the processes to follow through building a new fishing vessel of less than 24m registered length for vessels being built from 21 July 2020.
Leaflet for skippers and crew, fishing safely.
The Margate and Long Sands European Marine Site is off the east coast of England.
Guidance for fishermen on how to correctly fit a HRU
Guidance note recommending a common format for stability information booklets for use on board fishing vessels.
Explains the need to maintain a proper navigational watch at all times.
The do's and don'ts on the re-application of paints, varnishes and other finishes to interior surfaces on fishing vessels.
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