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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.
Codes of Practice detail the regular maintenance requirements of safety equipment and systems to a high standard, as is required to maintain fishing certificates.
Guidance for fishermen on how to correctly fit a HRU
The oral examination syllabuses for fishing Deck Officers.
The oral examination syllabus for fishing Engineer Officers.
The do's and don'ts on the re-application of paints, varnishes and other finishes to interior surfaces on fishing vessels.
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.
Requirements where recruitment and placement services are used to engage crew. It is the fishing vessel owner's responsibility to use only reputable (RPSs).
This treaty was presented to Parliament in February 2019.
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
The Margate and Long Sands European Marine Site is off the east coast of England.
Advising of the voluntary code of practice, originally produced by the Scottish fishermen's federation (SFF) in consultation with the fish industry safety group (FISG) - appendix A
Transposition and implementation of the ILO Work in Fishing Convention, 2007 (C188) into UK Law
Fishing vessel owners must have insurance, or another form of financial security, to meet their liabilities and requirements under ILO 188.
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.
Guidance for owners and skippers when they are operating their vessel outside UK waters.
Advice on the selection of fire detection and alarm equipment - need for automatic fire detection in enclosed spaces on 15m to 24m 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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