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MGN 413 (F) Amendment 3 voluntary code of practice for employment of non European economic area (EEA) fishing crew

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

• From: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
• Published: 3 February 2026

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MGN 413 (F) Amendment 3 voluntary code of practice for employment of non-European area (EEA) fishing crew

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This notice should be read in conjunction with the International Labour Organisation (ILO 188), the Merchant Shipping (Work in Fishing Convention) Regulations 2018, the latest amendments to MSN 1871(F) amendment 2, MSN 1872(F) amendment 1, and MSN 1873 (F) amendment 1 and MGN 425 (M+F) amendment 3 and replaces MGN 413 (F) amendment 2.

Amendment 3 updates reference only.

Notice to

• owners
• skippers
• crew of fishing vessels

Published 3 February 2026