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In 2018, ILO Convention No. 188 The Work in Fishing Convention will also be implemented in the UK.
Fishermen working on a fishing vessel engaged in commercial operations, must have a fisherman’s work agreement (FWA), setting out their terms and conditions.
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.
This notice provides guidance on how to reduce the risk of flooding and the action to take if flooding occurs
Making sure fishing vessels radio equipment is able to perform all the functions of the global maritime distress and safety system (GMDSS).
The performance standards of radio equipment and transitional provisions to comply with the Merchant Shipping (Radio) (FV) Regulations 1999
Concerns the carriage of emergency position-indicating radio beacons (EPIRBs), liferafts and float free arrangements for fishing vessels.
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.
The Notice provides details of the medical certification exemption granted for existing fishers on vessels under 10m
Guidance note recommending a common format for stability information booklets for use on board fishing vessels.
Guidance for fishermen on how to correctly fit a HRU
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.
Leaflet for skippers and crew promoting safety at sea
Gives a summary of SOLAS chapter 5 regulations, and how they apply to fishing vessels registered in the UK.
Describes measures implemented by the royal navy to minimise the risk to fishing vessels in submarine exercise areas.
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.
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 reducing the risk of explosion or carbon monoxide poisoning from the fitting and use of petroleum gas and diesel fuel heaters
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