Fishing safety contacts and other organisations
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency and several other organisations can provide useful advice for fishing vessel operators and seafarers on safety procedures.
Maritime and Coastguard Agency
The MCA is the agency responsible for implementing the government’s maritime safety policy. Its branches include:
- Seafarer Health and Safety
- Vessel standards
- Survey and Inspection
- Training and Certification
- Navigation
- Radio
- Environment
MCA safety contacts
| Contact | Phone | |
|---|---|---|
| Fishing Safety Team | fishing@mcga.gov.uk | 07880 278066 |
| Seafarer Safety and Health Team | seafarersafety@mcga.gov.uk | +44 (0) 20 381 72501 |
| Medical Policy and Administration Team | medical@mcga.gov.uk | |
| RSS Fishing Team Enquiry Line | fishing.registry@mcga.gov.uk | 029 2044 8855 |
Seafarer training and certification
Phone lines are currently closed for seafarer training and certification services please email the relevant department as per the below addresses.
| Contact | |
|---|---|
| Boatmaster team | boatmaster@mcga.gov.uk |
| FSE/CEC team | FSE@mcga.gov.uk |
| Deck team | deck@mcga.gov.uk |
| Engineering team | engineering@mcga.gov.uk |
| Exam section | exams@mcga.gov.uk |
| Revalidation team | revalidation@mcga.gov.uk |
| Safe manning team | safemanning@mcga.gov.uk |
| SMarT team | smart@mcga.gov.uk |
| STC courses | stc.courses@mcga.gov.uk |
Marine offices
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency has marine offices in a number of locations across the UK.
Home and Dry campaign
Find more safety information from the Fishing Industry Safety Group (chaired by the MCA) on the Home and Dry website.
The campaign website is aimed at fishermen and offers safety information and resources and can help you access sea safety training, guidance and technical expertise to make fishing safer and comply with the Work In Fishing Convention (ILO 188).
Seafish
Seafish promotes the seafood industry, promoting good quality seafood and also providing guidance in areas of fishermen’s training.
You can call the Seafish helpline on 01472 252 300.
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) produces Fishing Safety Digests and individual accident reports which contain lessons learned from previous incidents.
Contact MAIB by email maib@dft.gov.uk or by phone:
- Enquiries during office hours; +44 (0)23 8039 5500
- MAIB accident reporting line: +44 (0)23 8023 2527
RNLI Fishing Safety
The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) publishes a range of fishing safety resources, including leaflets, reports and DVDs.
You can contact the RNLI helpline on 0800 328 0600 or email fishingsafety@rnli.org.uk.
International Labour Organization
The International Labour Organization (ILO) is a United Nations (UN) organisation that promotes dialogue between employers and labour worldwide, campaigns for fair and decent working conditions for employees, and encourages employment opportunities.
You can call their helpline on +41 22 799 6111 .
International Maritime Organization
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is a UN agency overseeing international standards to regulate shipping.
You can contact their helpline on 020 7735 7611.
National Fishermen’s Federation Organisation
The National Fishermen’s Federation Organisation (NFFO) represents the interests of fishermen in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
You can contact their helpline on 01904 635430.
Scottish Fishermen’s Federation
The Scottish Fishermen’s Federation (SFF) represents the interests of fishermen in Scotland.
You can contact the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation Helpline on Tel 01224 646 944.
Northern Ireland Fish Producers Organisation
The Northern Ireland Fish Producers Organisation (NIFPO) represents the interests of fishermen in Northern Ireland.
Contact their helpline on 028 4277 1946/1954.
Welsh Fishermen’s Association/Cymdeithas Pysgotwyr Cymru
The Welsh Fishermen’s Association/Cymdeithas Pysgotwyr Cymru (WFA-CPC) represents the interests of fishermen in Wales.
Contact their helpline on 07376 044936.