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Fishermen working on a fishing vessel engaged in commercial operations, must have a fisherman’s work agreement (FWA), setting out their terms and conditions.
Guide to help you prepare and present your vessel properly for survey and inspection.
Practical advice on the provision of food and water for all fishing vessels.
This page outlines the requirements and construction standards for fishing vessels
Guidance for fishermen on health and safety best practice, and applying merchant shipping and fishing vessel regulations.
All UK fishing vessels must have a list of crew on board which must be left with the nominated person before or immediately after the departure of the vessel.
Provides guidance to help fishermen make decisions regarding the operation of their vessel using the Wolfson Stability Guidance Method.
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…
Explains the need to maintain a proper navigational watch at all times.
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 to mariners on the use of mobile phones or other personal electronic devices and the dangers of not using them appropriately when working.
Guidance note recommending a common format for stability information booklets for use on board fishing vessels.
Engine manufacturers' database and guide for builders, owners, skippers, managers, surveyors and measurers of UK registered fishing vessels.
In 2018, ILO Convention No. 188 The Work in Fishing Convention will also be implemented in the UK.
Details on the requirements for seafarers and fishermen to be given a written record of their work, titled as a certificate of discharge.
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.
Maximum continuous engine power is the total power that can be obtained at the flywheel of each engine used to propel the vessel.
Details of arrangements for the survey, inspection and documentation of compliance for fishermen's living and working conditions on UK fishing vessels,
This guidance provides details on how to book a survey or inspection, how to prepare your vessel and different survey procedures.
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