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This consultation seeks your views on the Secretary of State potentially exercising the exemption power within Regulation 14 of The Merchant Shipping (Work in Fishing Convention) (Medical Certification) Regulations 2018 with…
Section 1: Overview of this consultation Aim 1.1. This consultation seeks…
Inviting views on the proposal to amend the merchant shipping (seamen’s documents) regulations 1987 so that fishermen will be eligible for a British Seaman’s Card.
1. Overview of this consultation 1.1 Aim 1.1.1 This consultation seeks…
This statement sets the direction of UK fisheries management.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
This table sets out the full list of the fisheries management plans (FMPs)…
This consultation seeks the views of stakeholders on the future of the UK seafarer medical examination (ENG1) fee 2022.
This consultation seeks the views of stakeholders on proposals to amend legislation on the entry into enclosed spaces, including extension to fishing vessels.
This consultation seeks comments on a draft of MGN 588 Amendment No.1 (F): compulsory provision and wearing of personal floatation devices on fishing vessels. This is intended to replace MGN 588 (F).
This consultation requests comments on the proposed revision of the code of practice for the safety of fishing vessels of less than 15m length overall, replacing MSN 1871 Amendment No.1.
To update the personal protective equipment (PPE) standards within the MSN, to the current British standards and the EU Commissions harmonized standards.
This consultation seeks to review the draft guidance on the LOLER and PUWER regulations 2006.
This MGN replaces MGN 494 and provides additional guidance on the conduct of risk assessment when passengers, and in particular children, are carried on board. The MGN refers to the new requirement for fishing vessels to car…
This MGN provides Guidance on a Fishing Safety Management Code, which is intended to assist compliance with UK regulations implementing the ILO Work in Fishing Convention C.188 and recent Codes of Practice.
Seeking comments on a new MGN which provides guidance on stability for fishing vessels of under 15m overall length.
ILO 188 introduces international minimum standards of living and working conditions for all commercial fishermen.
This consultation seeks comments on the revision of MGNs 570 and 571 which provide guidance on Emergency Drills and Prevention of Man Overboard respectively.
Seeks comments on the Marine Guidance Note on stability for fishing vessels of under 15m overall length. It is intended to replace MGN 427.
Seeks view on a draft marine guidance note about how to assess the stability of small fishing vessels.
This MGN sets out the system for Registration Surveys of vessels built before 16 July 2007, which wish to be commercial fishing vessels.
Implementation of Directive 2015/2087 through Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Port Waste Reception Facilities) (Amendment) Regulations 2016 (Appendix 1).
Amendment of the Small Fishing Vessel Code to require CO alarms for certain types of vessels and clarification of EPIRB requirements for all vessel sizes
Seeks comments on the Marine Guidance Note which provides updated standards for the safety of small fishing vessels of less than 15m over all length.
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