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Making sure fishing vessels radio equipment is able to perform all the functions of the global maritime distress and safety system (GMDSS).
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
Advice on reducing the risk of explosion or carbon monoxide poisoning from the fitting and use of petroleum gas and diesel fuel heaters
Technical advice for skippers of fishing vessels
Guidance for fishermen who work alone at sea.
Information about safety requirements for registering small fishing vessels.
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.
Codes of Practice detail the regular maintenance requirements of safety equipment and systems to a high standard, as is required to maintain fishing certificates.
List of surveyors authorised to conduct registration surveys of fishing vessels of less than 15m length overall built before 16 July 2007
This treaty was presented to Parliament in February 2019.
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.
MCA advice leaflet for the marking of fishing gear
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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