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This treaty was presented to Parliament in February 2019.
Concerns the carriage of emergency position-indicating radio beacons (EPIRBs), liferafts and float free arrangements for 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.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency and several other organisations can provide useful advice for fishing vessel operators and seafarers on safety procedures.
MCA advice leaflet for the marking of fishing gear
General advice on the supply and use of working and protective gear (personal protective equipment (PPE)) on fishing vessels.
Guidance for owners and skippers when they are operating their vessel outside UK waters.
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.
Details on the UK provisions on the MCA’s handling of complaints, made to the MCA, relating to the work in fishing convention 2007 (ILO 188).
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.
Leaflet for skippers and crew promoting safety at sea
The Margate and Long Sands European Marine Site is off the east coast of England.
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
Transposition and implementation of the ILO Work in Fishing Convention, 2007 (C188) into UK Law
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).
General guidance on the survey policy for 24m and over registered length fishing vessels
Guidance on safe operation of fishing vessels engaged in trawling and twin beam trawling, including scallop dredging with derricks or booms.
The do's and don'ts on the re-application of paints, varnishes and other finishes to interior surfaces on fishing vessels.
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