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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.
The 2014 MLC regulations form part of the UK's approach to ensuring the safety and protection of seafarers on UK flagged vessels and foreign flagged vessels whilst in the UK.
Fishing vessels must be sufficiently and safely manned for safe navigation and operation of the vessel and that fishermen must be given adequate rest.
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