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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.
Owners of UK-flagged fishing vessels are responsible for basic health and safety on board their boats, safe working practices and safety equipment.
Follow national and local rules (byelaws) when freshwater fishing with a rod and line in England and Wales
How data on landings statistics are collected and processed by fisheries administrations in the UK.
Owners and operators of seagoing ships and large yachts are responsible for the health and safety of seafarers
This page outlines the requirements and construction standards for fishing vessels
All references to Area VII are to Area VII within British Fishery Limits only. Details of the approach to managing the over 15 metre Area VII crab and scallop fishing sector to keep the fishery within UK effort limits.
How to get statutory safety training and the certificates of competency you will need to work in the fishing industry.
Register a design - what designs are protected, search the registers, prepare your illustrations, how to apply, disclaimers and limitations.
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