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Leaflet for skippers and crew, fishing safely.
Guidance for fishermen on how to correctly fit a HRU
In 2018, ILO Convention No. 188 The Work in Fishing Convention will also be implemented in the UK.
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…
Guidance note recommending a common format for stability information booklets for use on board fishing vessels.
Leaflet for skippers and crew promoting safety at sea
This guide highlights some of the risks that are greater if you fish on your own and what you can do about them.
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.
The minimum standards to be met in paying fishermen for their work on fishing vessels whether fishermen are employed or work as self-employed share fishermen.
Guidance on safe operation of fishing vessels engaged in trawling and twin beam trawling, including scallop dredging with derricks or booms.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency and several other organisations can provide useful advice for fishing vessel operators and seafarers on safety procedures.
Codes of Practice detail the regular maintenance requirements of safety equipment and systems to a high standard, as is required to maintain fishing certificates.
Information on the responsibilities of fishing vessel owners, including managers, the skipper and fishermen, for health and safety on UK fishing vessels.
This notice provides guidance on how to reduce the risk of flooding and the action to take if flooding occurs
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
The Notice provides details of the medical certification exemption granted for existing fishers on vessels under 10m
Guidance on the marking of static fishing gear to improve its visibility and reduce the risk of entanglement incidents, for vessels operating in the waters around the UK.
Freeboard and stability information book for skippers.
The oral examination syllabuses for fishing Deck Officers.
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.
Do not include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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