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Notice to all owners, operators, managing agents, skippers and crew.
Details of arrangements for the survey, inspection and documentation of compliance for fishermen's living and working conditions on UK fishing vessels,
How to comply with the living and working conditions requirements and responsibilities under ILO Work In Fishing Convention (ILO 188)
Concerns the carriage of emergency position-indicating radio beacons (EPIRBs), liferafts and float free arrangements for fishing vessels.
How to comply with the safety requirements and responsibilities under ILO Work In Fishing Convention (ILO 188)
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.
If a fisherman requires medical care while working on a fishing vessel they must receive this free of charge and costs rest with the fishing vessel owner.
List of surveyors authorised to conduct registration surveys of fishing vessels of less than 15m length overall built before 16 July 2007
Maximum continuous engine power is the total power that can be obtained at the flywheel of each engine used to propel the vessel.
Guidance and procedures for carrying out emergency drills on board fishing vessels.
Making sure fishing vessels radio equipment is able to perform all the functions of the global maritime distress and safety system (GMDSS).
Guidance for fishermen on how to correctly fit a HRU
Describes measures implemented by the royal navy to minimise the risk to fishing vessels in submarine exercise areas.
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.
Freeboard and stability information book for skippers.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency and several other organisations can provide useful advice for fishing vessel operators and seafarers on safety procedures.
This notice outlines the requirements for health and safety signs and signals at work.
Engine manufacturers' database and guide for builders, owners, skippers, managers, surveyors and measurers of UK registered fishing vessels.
Gives a summary of SOLAS chapter 5 regulations, and how they apply to fishing vessels registered in the UK.
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