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This page outlines the requirements and construction standards for fishing vessels
Practical advice on the provision of food and water for all fishing vessels.
General safety regulations for lifesaving appliances (LSA) and safety equipment on fishing vessels
How to obtain telemedical advice (previously radio medical advice) when a medical incident or medical emergency arises at sea.
Note gives guidance on Pre-registration Survey process for fishing vessels.
Below are the construction standards for new fishing vessels 15m length overall to 24m registered length. Also contained in the page are marine information notes containing additional information relating to these standards.
Medical fitness requirements for those employed on boats certificated under MCA codes of practice, crew of seagoing local passenger vessels and non-seagoing boatmasters.
The Notice provides details of the medical certification exemption granted for existing fishers on vessels under 10m
How to comply with the living and working conditions requirements and responsibilities under ILO Work In Fishing Convention (ILO 188)
This guidance provides details on how to book a survey or inspection, how to prepare your vessel and different survey procedures.
Maximum continuous engine power is the total power that can be obtained at the flywheel of each engine used to propel the vessel.
This notice provides guidance on how to reduce the risk of flooding and the action to take if flooding occurs
This guide highlights some of the risks that are greater if you fish on your own and what you can do about them.
Information about safety requirements for registering small fishing vessels.
The Margate and Long Sands European Marine Site is off the east coast of England.
Owners of UK-flagged fishing vessels are responsible for basic health and safety on board their boats, safe working practices and safety equipment.
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.
Amendment 3 contains guidance on the factors affecting the risks of manual handling, with particular reference to work on board ships.
Concerns the carriage of emergency position-indicating radio beacons (EPIRBs), liferafts and float free arrangements for fishing vessels.
Guidance note recommending a common format for stability information booklets for use on board fishing vessels.
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