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Instructions for the guidance of surveyors, which covers the survey of 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.
All fishing vessels must carry out regular drills and record these. Drills may differ depending on whether the vessel is single handed or not.
Guide to help you prepare and present your vessel properly for survey and inspection.
Medical fitness requirements for those employed on boats certificated under MCA codes of practice, crew of seagoing local passenger vessels and non-seagoing boatmasters.
Practical advice on the provision of food and water for all 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.
General safety regulations for lifesaving appliances (LSA) and safety equipment on fishing vessels
Explains the need to maintain a proper navigational watch at all times.
Information on the responsibilities of fishing vessel owners, including managers, the skipper and fishermen, for health and safety on UK fishing vessels.
Engine manufacturers' database and guide for builders, owners, skippers, managers, surveyors and measurers of UK registered fishing vessels.
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.
Fishermen working on a fishing vessel engaged in commercial operations, must have a fisherman’s work agreement (FWA), setting out their terms and conditions.
This guide highlights some of the risks that are greater if you fish on your own and what you can do about them.
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.
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…
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.
In 2018, ILO Convention No. 188 The Work in Fishing Convention will also be implemented in the UK.
Note gives guidance on Pre-registration Survey process for fishing vessels.
Provides guidance to help fishermen make decisions regarding the operation of their vessel using the Wolfson Stability Guidance Method.
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