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Describes measures implemented by the royal navy to minimise the risk to fishing vessels in submarine exercise areas.
Advice on the selection of fire detection and alarm equipment - need for automatic fire detection in enclosed spaces on 15m to 24m vessels
This guidance outlines the arrangements in place in the UK for accessing shore based welfare facilities.
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).
Making sure fishing vessels radio equipment is able to perform all the functions of the global maritime distress and safety system (GMDSS).
Details of arrangements for the survey, inspection and documentation of compliance for fishermen's living and working conditions on UK fishing vessels,
Leaflet for skippers and crew promoting safety at sea
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency and several other organisations can provide useful advice for fishing vessel operators and seafarers on safety procedures.
Provides advice and a reminder on the safe use and handling of gas welding and burning equipment.
The do's and don'ts on the re-application of paints, varnishes and other finishes to interior surfaces on fishing vessels.
Guidance on safe operation of fishing vessels engaged in trawling and twin beam trawling, including scallop dredging with derricks or booms.
Fishing vessel owners must have insurance, or another form of financial security, to meet their liabilities and requirements under ILO 188.
Fishing vessels must be sufficiently and safely manned for safe navigation and operation of the vessel and that fishermen must be given adequate rest.
This Note provides information for the Plan Approval, Construction and Outfit and Certification of New build fishing vessels.
This treaty was presented to Parliament in February 2019.
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
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