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Leaflet for skippers and crew promoting safety at sea
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).
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.
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.
Fishing vessel owners must have insurance, or another form of financial security, to meet their liabilities and requirements under ILO 188.
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
This guidance outlines the arrangements in place in the UK for accessing shore based welfare facilities.
The Notice provides details of the medical certification exemption granted for existing fishers on vessels under 10m
How to comply with the safety 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 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.
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).
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.
The do's and don'ts on the re-application of paints, varnishes and other finishes to interior surfaces on fishing vessels.
Advice on the selection of fire detection and alarm equipment - need for automatic fire detection in enclosed spaces on 15m to 24m vessels
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