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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.
Engine manufacturers' database and guide for builders, owners, skippers, managers, surveyors and measurers of UK registered fishing vessels.
The oral examination syllabuses for fishing Deck Officers.
Describes measures implemented by the royal navy to minimise the risk to fishing vessels in submarine exercise areas.
Gives a summary of SOLAS chapter 5 regulations, and how they apply to fishing vessels registered in the UK.
Advice on the selection of fire detection and alarm equipment - need for automatic fire detection in enclosed spaces on 15m to 24m vessels
This MGN has been produced for owners and skippers of small fishing vessels as an aid to assess the stability of their vessels in accordance with MSN 1871 Amendment No.2 The Code of Practice for the Safety of Small Fishing V…
Guidance and procedures for carrying out emergency drills on board fishing vessels.
This Note provides information for the Plan Approval, Construction and Outfit and Certification of New build fishing vessels.
Leaflet for skippers and crew, fishing safely.
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.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency and several other organisations can provide useful advice for fishing vessel operators and seafarers on safety procedures.
All fishing vessels must carry out regular drills and record these. Drills may differ depending on whether the vessel is single handed or not.
How to comply with the safety requirements and responsibilities under ILO Work In Fishing Convention (ILO 188)
Provides guidance on bilge systems, during construction, operation, to help reduce number of vessels and lives lost as a result of flooding.
This guidance outlines the arrangements in place in the UK for accessing shore based welfare facilities.
Fishing vessel owners must have insurance, or another form of financial security, to meet their liabilities and requirements under ILO 188.
In 2018, ILO Convention No. 188 The Work in Fishing Convention will also be implemented in the UK.
Concerns the carriage of emergency position-indicating radio beacons (EPIRBs), liferafts and float free arrangements for 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.
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