tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/guidance-and-regulation Guidance and regulation 2026-04-24T15:10:23+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/min-732-mf-amendment-2-guidance-for-shipowners-fishing-vessel-owners-seafarers-and-fishers-affected-by-the-conflict-in-the-middle-east 2026-04-24T15:10:23+01:00 MIN 732 (M+F) amendment 2 guidance for shipowners, fishing vessel owners, seafarers and fishers affected by the conflict in the Middle East. This notice outlines information on Maritime Labour Convention and Work in Fishing Convention requirements for seafarers and fishers affected by the conflict in the Middle East. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/min-734-mf-welfare-support-for-seafarers-and-fishers 2026-04-23T15:52:00+01:00 MIN 734 (M+F) Welfare support for seafarers and fishers This notice highlights the charity and welfare support available to seafarers, fishers, retired seafarers, cadets and their families across the United Kingdom. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/guidance/fishing-vessel-certifying-authorities 2026-03-06T11:34:37+00:00 Fishing vessel certifying authorities Fishing vessel certifying authorities authorised to conduct new build surveys of fishing vessels in accordance with MSN 1871 The Code of Practice for the Safety of Small Fishing Vessels of less than 15m Length Overall; and r… tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/mgn-413-f-amendment-3-voluntary-code-of-practice-for-employment-of-non-european-economic-area-eea-fishing-crew 2026-02-03T12:16:25+00:00 MGN 413 (F) Amendment 3 voluntary code of practice for employment of non European economic area (EEA) fishing crew 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 tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/mgn-585-f-amendment-1-ilo-work-in-fishing-convention-payment-of-fishermen 2026-01-28T09:55:30+00:00 MGN 585 (F) Amendment 1 ILO work in fishing convention, payment of fishermen 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. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/msn-1891-f-amendment-2-ilo-work-in-fishing-convention-list-of-crew 2026-01-27T15:52:02+00:00 MSN 1891 (F) Amendment 2 ILO work in fishing convention, list of crew 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. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/survey-and-inspection-of-fishing-vessels-chapters-1-to-17-msis-27 2026-01-14T13:20:01+00:00 Survey and inspection of fishing vessels chapters 1 to 17 (MSIS 27) Instructions for the guidance of surveyors, which covers the survey of fishing vessels. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/mgn-589-f-amendment-1-ilo-work-in-fishing-convention-complaints 2026-01-06T11:52:53+00:00 MGN 589 (F) Amendment 1 ILO Work in fishing convention: complaints 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). tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/mgn-123-mf-amendment-2-certificates-of-discharge 2025-12-11T15:38:56+00:00 MGN 123 (M+F) Amendment 2 Certificates of Discharge Details on the requirements for seafarers and fishermen to be given a written record of their work, titled as a certificate of discharge. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/mgn-586-f-amendment-2-ilo-work-in-fishing-convention-2007-medical-care 2025-10-29T11:47:15+00:00 MGN 586 (F) Amendment 2 ILO work in fishing convention, 2007 - medical care 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. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/msn-1886-mf-amendment-3-medical-examination-system-standards 2025-10-16T10:51:43+01:00 MSN 1886 (M+F) Amendment 3 Medical examination system standards Information on the MLC 2006 and ILO (188) compliant medical examination system - appointment of approved doctors and medical and eyesight standards. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/mgn-587-f-amendment-2-ilo-health-and-safety-responsibilities 2025-10-01T18:35:38+01:00 MGN 587 (F) Amendment 2 ILO health and safety responsibilities Information on the responsibilities of fishing vessel owners, including managers, the skipper and fishermen, for health and safety on UK fishing vessels. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/mgn-583-f-amendment-2-ilo-work-in-fishing-convention-fishermens-work-agreements 2025-10-01T17:48:49+01:00 MGN 583 (F) Amendment 2 ILO Work in fishing convention - fishermen's work agreements Fishermen working on a fishing vessel engaged in commercial operations, must have a fisherman’s work agreement (FWA), setting out their terms and conditions. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/mgn-582-f-amendment-1-ilo-work-in-fishing-convention-2007-financial-security 2025-10-01T16:17:43+01:00 MGN 582 (F) Amendment 1 ILO work in fishing convention, 2007 - financial security Fishing vessel owners must have insurance, or another form of financial security, to meet their liabilities and requirements under ILO 188. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/mgn-486mf-amendment-3-access-to-shore-based-welfare-facilities 2025-09-19T18:05:58+01:00 MGN 486(M+F) Amendment 3 access to shore based welfare facilities This guidance outlines the arrangements in place in the UK for accessing shore based welfare facilities. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/msn-1905-mf-application-of-ships-medical-stores-regulations-1995 2025-08-29T15:58:01+01:00 MSN 1905 (M+F) Amendment 4: Ships’ Medical Stores This notice sets out the minimum requirements for medical stores. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/guidance/maintenance-and-modification-standards-for-fishing-vessels 2025-06-16T14:52:10+01:00 Maintenance and modification standards for fishing vessels Codes of Practice detail the regular maintenance requirements of safety equipment and systems to a high standard, as is required to maintain fishing certificates. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/mgn165-amendment-1-f-fishing-vessels-risk-of-flooding 2025-06-16T10:15:48+01:00 MGN165 Amendment 1 (F) fishing vessels: risk of flooding This notice provides guidance on how to reduce the risk of flooding and the action to take if flooding occurs tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/guidance/fishing-safety-contacts-and-other-organisations 2025-06-02T09:19:48+01:00 Fishing safety contacts and other organisations The Maritime and Coastguard Agency and several other organisations can provide useful advice for fishing vessel operators and seafarers on safety procedures. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/mgn630-amendment-4-fishing-vessels-pre-registration-surveys-for-fishing-vessels 2024-11-14T00:00:00+00:00 MGN 630 Amendment 4 (F) Fishing vessels: Pre-registration surveys for fishing vessels Note gives guidance on Pre-registration Survey process for fishing vessels.