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This page outlines the requirements and construction standards for fishing vessels
Fishing vessel certifying authorities authorised to conduct new build surveys of fishing vessels in accordance with MSN1871 The Code of Practice for the Safety of Small Fishing Vessels of less than 15m Length Overall; and re…
How to obtain telemedical advice (previously radio medical advice) when a medical incident or medical emergency arises at sea.
This notice provides a code of practice for construction and safe operation of 24m registered length (L) vessels and over.
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…
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.
The Notice provides details of the medical certification exemption granted for existing fishers on vessels under 10m
Provides guidance to help fishermen make decisions regarding the operation of their vessel using the Wolfson Stability Guidance Method.
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.
Note gives guidance on Pre-registration Survey process for fishing vessels.
How to comply with the safety 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.
Owners of UK-flagged fishing vessels are responsible for basic health and safety on board their boats, safe working practices and safety equipment.
General safety regulations for lifesaving appliances (LSA) and safety equipment on fishing vessels
How to comply with the living and working conditions requirements and responsibilities under ILO Work In Fishing Convention (ILO 188)
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 on health and safety best practice, and applying merchant shipping and fishing vessel regulations.
This guide highlights some of the risks that are greater if you fish on your own and what you can do about them.
All fishing vessels must carry out regular drills and record these. Drills may differ depending on whether the vessel is single handed or not.
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