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Leaflet for skippers and crew, fishing safely.
Leaflet for skippers and crew promoting safety at sea
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.
The oral examination syllabus for fishing Engineer Officers.
Requirements where recruitment and placement services are used to engage crew. It is the fishing vessel owner's responsibility to use only reputable (RPSs).
This notice provides guidance on how to reduce the risk of flooding and the action to take if flooding occurs
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.
This guidance outlines the arrangements in place in the UK for accessing shore based welfare facilities.
The do's and don'ts on the re-application of paints, varnishes and other finishes to interior surfaces on fishing vessels.
How to comply with the living and working conditions requirements and responsibilities under ILO Work In Fishing Convention (ILO 188)
The Margate and Long Sands European Marine Site is off the east coast of England.
This Note provides information for the Plan Approval, Construction and Outfit and Certification of New build fishing vessels.
Transposition and implementation of the ILO Work in Fishing Convention, 2007 (C188) into UK Law
This treaty was presented to Parliament in February 2019.
General guidance on the survey policy for 24m and over registered length fishing vessels
Guidance for owners and skippers when they are operating their vessel outside UK waters.
Advice on the selection of fire detection and alarm equipment - need for automatic fire detection in enclosed spaces on 15m to 24m 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.
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