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This additional guidance is provided in response to queries on the application of the code of practice for the safety of small fishing vessels of less than 15m length overall.
Provides advice and a reminder on the safe use and handling of gas welding and burning equipment.
The do's and don'ts on the re-application of paints, varnishes and other finishes to interior surfaces on fishing vessels.
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.
Requirements where recruitment and placement services are used to engage crew. It is the fishing vessel owner's responsibility to use only reputable (RPSs).
How to comply with the safety requirements and responsibilities under ILO Work In Fishing Convention (ILO 188)
Describes measures implemented by the royal navy to minimise the risk to fishing vessels in submarine exercise areas.
Advice on reducing the risk of explosion or carbon monoxide poisoning from the fitting and use of petroleum gas and diesel fuel heaters
Guidance for owners and skippers when they are operating their vessel outside UK waters.
Fishing vessel owners must have insurance, or another form of financial security, to meet their liabilities and requirements under ILO 188.
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.
Details on the UK provisions on the MCA’s handling of complaints, made to the MCA, relating to the work in fishing convention 2007 (ILO 188).
Fishing vessels must be sufficiently and safely manned for safe navigation and operation of the vessel and that fishermen must be given adequate rest.
Leaflet for skippers and crew, fishing safely.
Leaflet for skippers and crew promoting safety at sea
Freeboard and stability information book for skippers.
The Margate and Long Sands European Marine Site is off the east coast of England.
This Note provides information for the Plan Approval, Construction and Outfit and Certification of New build fishing vessels.
Transposition and implementation of the ILO Work in Fishing Convention, 2007 (C188) into UK Law
This treaty was presented to Parliament in February 2019.
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