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The Notice provides details of the medical certification exemption granted for existing fishers on vessels under 10m
The oral examination syllabuses for fishing Deck Officers.
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.
Amendment 3 outlines guidance on mitigating, where there is risk of injury, from the effects and impacts of whole body vibration on small vessels.
Requirements where recruitment and placement services are used to engage crew. It is the fishing vessel owner's responsibility to use only reputable (RPSs).
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 answers the questions we've received about how to get a certificate of medical fitness, and why it's important.
This guidance outlines the arrangements in place in the UK for accessing shore based welfare facilities.
This treaty was presented to Parliament in February 2019.
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).
The oral examination syllabus for fishing Engineer Officers.
MCA advice leaflet for the marking of fishing gear
Amendment 1 provides information on the health and safety at work asbestos regulations 2010 as amended in 2013.
Amendment 2 outlines guidance on the risks arising from exposure to harmful levels of artificial optical radiation.
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 guidance on compliance with The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Entry into Enclosed Spaces) Regulations 2022, which apply to fishing vessels from 14 May 2023.
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