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Fishing vessel certifying authorities authorised to conduct new build surveys of fishing vessels in accordance with MSN 1871 The Code of Practice for the Safety of Small Fishing Vessels of less than 15m Length Overall; and r…
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…
This guidance provides details on how to book a survey or inspection, how to prepare your vessel and different survey procedures.
In 2018, ILO Convention No. 188 The Work in Fishing Convention will also be implemented in the UK.
Maximum continuous engine power is the total power that can be obtained at the flywheel of each engine used to propel the vessel.
Note gives guidance on Pre-registration Survey process for fishing vessels.
This guidance provides details on how to conduct and record a risk assessment, and how safety management systems can help to improve safety on fishing vessels.
Provides guidance to help fishermen make decisions regarding the operation of their vessel using the Wolfson Stability Guidance Method.
The oral examination syllabuses for fishing Deck Officers.
Practical advice on the provision of food and water for all fishing vessels.
Details of arrangements for the survey, inspection and documentation of compliance for fishermen's living and working conditions on UK fishing vessels,
Details on the requirements for seafarers and fishermen to be given a written record of their work, titled as a certificate of discharge.
This notice outlines information on Maritime Labour Convention and Work in Fishing Convention requirements for seafarers and fishers affected by the conflict in the Middle East.
How to comply with the living and working conditions requirements and responsibilities under ILO Work In Fishing Convention (ILO 188)
Codes of Practice detail the regular maintenance requirements of safety equipment and systems to a high standard, as is required to maintain fishing certificates.
All fishing vessels must carry out regular drills and record these. Drills may differ depending on whether the vessel is single handed or not.
Fishermen working on a fishing vessel engaged in commercial operations, must have a fisherman’s work agreement (FWA), setting out their terms and conditions.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency and several other organisations can provide useful advice for fishing vessel operators and seafarers on safety procedures.
Amendment 1 outlines the application of the fishing vessels (working time sea-fishermen) regulations 2004 as amended, which came into force on 1 January 2019.
Guidance for fishermen and builders. This guide describes the processes to follow through building a new fishing vessel of less than 24m registered length for vessels being built from 21 July 2020.
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