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Guidance for fishermen on how to correctly fit a HRU
Guidance note recommending a common format for stability information booklets for use on board 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.
Guidance and procedures for carrying out emergency drills on board fishing vessels.
Fishing vessel owners must have insurance, or another form of financial security, to meet their liabilities and requirements under ILO 188.
In 2018, ILO Convention No. 188 The Work in Fishing Convention will also be implemented in the UK.
General guidance on the survey policy for 24m and over registered length fishing vessels
This guidance outlines the arrangements in place in the UK for accessing shore based welfare facilities.
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.
The Notice provides details of the medical certification exemption granted for existing fishers on vessels under 10m
The Margate and Long Sands European Marine Site is off the east coast of England.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency and several other organisations can provide useful advice for fishing vessel operators and seafarers on safety procedures.
How to comply with the safety requirements and responsibilities under ILO Work In Fishing Convention (ILO 188)
This additional guidance is provided in response to queries on the application of the code of practice for the safety of small fishing vessels of less than 15m length overall.
The oral examination syllabus for fishing Engineer Officers.
Provides advice and a reminder on the safe use and handling of gas welding and burning equipment.
Advice on reducing the risk of explosion or carbon monoxide poisoning from the fitting and use of petroleum gas and diesel fuel heaters
The do's and don'ts on the re-application of paints, varnishes and other finishes to interior surfaces on fishing vessels.
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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