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The Notice provides details of the medical certification exemption granted for existing fishers on vessels under 10m
Guidance for fishermen on health and safety best practice, and applying merchant shipping and fishing vessel regulations.
How to obtain telemedical advice (previously radio medical advice) when a medical incident or medical emergency arises at sea.
This page outlines the requirements and construction standards for fishing vessels
Explains the need to maintain a proper navigational watch at all times.
This MGN has been produced for owners and skippers of small fishing vessels as an aid to assess the stability of their vessels in accordance with MSN 1871 Amendment No.2 The Code of Practice for the Safety of Small Fishing V…
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.
Note gives guidance on Pre-registration Survey process for fishing vessels.
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.
This guidance outlines the arrangements in place in the UK for accessing shore based welfare facilities.
This booklet provides guidance on how to assess the stability of your vessel and is intended to help you understand the principles of stability, the associated risks and hazards and what you can do to minimise them.
Maximum continuous engine power is the total power that can be obtained at the flywheel of each engine used to propel the vessel.
Amendment 3 contains guidance on the factors affecting the risks of manual handling, with particular reference to work on board ships.
Information on the MLC 2006 and ILO (188) compliant medical examination system - appointment of approved doctors and medical and eyesight standards.
Owners of UK-flagged fishing vessels are responsible for basic health and safety on board their boats, safe working practices and safety equipment.
Engine manufacturers' database and guide for builders, owners, skippers, managers, surveyors and measurers of UK registered fishing vessels.
The oral examination syllabuses for fishing Deck Officers.
Guidance note recommending a common format for stability information booklets for use on board fishing vessels.
Information on the responsibilities of fishing vessel owners, including managers, the skipper and fishermen, for health and safety on UK fishing vessels.
In 2018, ILO Convention No. 188 The Work in Fishing Convention will also be implemented in the UK.
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