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List of surveyors authorised to conduct registration surveys of fishing vessels of less than 15m length overall built before 16 July 2007
Freeboard and stability information book for skippers.
This guide highlights some of the risks that are greater if you fish on your own and what you can do about them.
The oral examination syllabus for fishing Engineer Officers.
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.
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.
This note provides guidance on compliance with The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Entry into Enclosed Spaces) Regulations 2022, which apply to fishing vessels from 14 May 2023.
This Note provides information for the Plan Approval, Construction and Outfit and Certification of New build fishing vessels.
Advice on reducing the risk of explosion or carbon monoxide poisoning from the fitting and use of petroleum gas and diesel fuel heaters
General advice on the supply and use of working and protective gear (personal protective equipment (PPE)) on fishing vessels.
Provides advice and a reminder on the safe use and handling of gas welding and burning equipment.
General guidance on the survey policy for 24m and over registered length fishing vessels
How to comply with the safety requirements and responsibilities under ILO Work In Fishing Convention (ILO 188)
Transposition and implementation of the ILO Work in Fishing Convention, 2007 (C188) into UK Law
This treaty was presented to Parliament in February 2019.
The performance standards of radio equipment and transitional provisions to comply with the Merchant Shipping (Radio) (FV) Regulations 1999
Making sure fishing vessels radio equipment is able to perform all the functions of the global maritime distress and safety system (GMDSS).
Concerns the carriage of emergency position-indicating radio beacons (EPIRBs), liferafts and float free arrangements for fishing vessels.
Guidance for owners and skippers when they are operating their vessel outside UK waters.
Guidance on safe operation of fishing vessels engaged in trawling and twin beam trawling, including scallop dredging with derricks or booms.
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