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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.
List of surveyors authorised to conduct registration surveys of fishing vessels of less than 15m length overall built before 16 July 2007
The Margate and Long Sands European Marine Site is off the east coast of England.
Guidance for fishermen who work alone at sea.
Guidance and procedures for carrying out emergency drills on board fishing vessels.
This treaty was presented to Parliament in February 2019.
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.
In 2018, ILO Convention No. 188 The Work in Fishing Convention will also be implemented in the UK.
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).
Guidance for owners and skippers when they are operating their vessel outside UK waters.
Information about safety requirements for registering small fishing vessels.
Codes of Practice detail the regular maintenance requirements of safety equipment and systems to a high standard, as is required to maintain fishing certificates.
Fishing vessels must be sufficiently and safely manned for safe navigation and operation of the vessel and that fishermen must be given adequate rest.
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