Small fishing vessel code consultation
Consultation description
This consultation seeks your views on the proposed under 15m fishing vessel code of practice and the accompanying impact assessment. The proposed code is intended to address outstanding Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) recommendations regarding small fishing vessels. It will introduce requirements for:
- Construction, watertight and weathertight integrity;
- Stability;
- Machinery;
- Electrical installations;
- Crew protection; and
- Man overboard recovery
A full list of consultation questions is contained in Section 5 of the consultation letter.
Responses are welcome from Friday 14th February 2020 until Friday 8th May 2020.