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Engine manufacturers' database and guide for builders, owners, skippers, managers, surveyors and measurers of UK registered fishing vessels.
Describes measures implemented by the royal navy to minimise the risk to fishing vessels in submarine exercise areas.
Explains the need to maintain a proper navigational watch at all times.
Maximum continuous engine power is the total power that can be obtained at the flywheel of each engine used to propel the vessel.
Requirements where recruitment and placement services are used to engage crew. It is the fishing vessel owner's responsibility to use only reputable (RPSs).
Concerns the carriage of emergency position-indicating radio beacons (EPIRBs), liferafts and float free arrangements for fishing vessels.
Amendment 2 Information about the minimum age for fishermen and the protection of young persons (under 18 years) working on board UK fishing vessels.
Details of arrangements for the survey, inspection and documentation of compliance for fishermen's living and working conditions on UK fishing vessels,
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.
Transposition and implementation of the ILO Work in Fishing Convention, 2007 (C188) into UK Law
All fishing vessels must carry out regular drills and record these. Drills may differ depending on whether the vessel is single handed or not.
Owners of UK-flagged fishing vessels are responsible for basic health and safety on board their boats, safe working practices and safety equipment.
How to comply with the living and working conditions requirements and responsibilities under ILO Work In Fishing Convention (ILO 188)
How to comply with the safety requirements and responsibilities under ILO Work In Fishing Convention (ILO 188)
The oral examination syllabuses for fishing Deck Officers.
The oral examination syllabus for fishing Engineer Officers.
The do's and don'ts on the re-application of paints, varnishes and other finishes to interior surfaces on fishing vessels.
Advising of the voluntary code of practice, originally produced by the Scottish fishermen's federation (SFF) in consultation with the fish industry safety group (FISG) - appendix A
This guidance outlines the arrangements in place in the UK for accessing shore based welfare facilities.
If a fisherman requires medical care while working on a fishing vessel they must receive this free of charge and costs rest with the fishing vessel owner.
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