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General advice on the supply and use of working and protective gear (personal protective equipment (PPE)) on fishing vessels.
Provides advice and a reminder on the safe use and handling of gas welding and burning equipment.
Advice on the selection of fire detection and alarm equipment - need for automatic fire detection in enclosed spaces on 15m to 24m vessels
Guidance and procedures for carrying out emergency drills on board fishing vessels.
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).
Information on the responsibilities of fishing vessel owners, including managers, the skipper and fishermen, for health and safety on UK fishing vessels.
Amendment 1 outlines the application of the fishing vessels (working time sea-fishermen) regulations 2004 as amended, which came into force on 1 January 2019.
Amendment 2 Information about the minimum age for fishermen and the protection of young persons (under 18 years) working on board UK fishing vessels.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency and several other organisations can provide useful advice for fishing vessel operators and seafarers on safety procedures.
The Margate and Long Sands European Marine Site is off the east coast of England.
All fishing vessels must carry out regular drills and record these. Drills may differ depending on whether the vessel is single handed or not.
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 treaty was presented to Parliament in February 2019.
How to comply with the living and working conditions requirements and responsibilities under ILO Work In Fishing Convention (ILO 188)
Technical advice for skippers of fishing vessels
Leaflet for skippers and crew, fishing safely.
Guidance for fishermen who work alone at sea.
Information about safety requirements for registering small fishing vessels.
Freeboard and stability information book for skippers.
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