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Making sure fishing vessels radio equipment is able to perform all the functions of the global maritime distress and safety system (GMDSS).
Guidance for fishermen and builders. This guide describes the processes to follow through building a new fishing vessel of less than 24m registered length for vessels being built from 21 July 2020.
The do's and don'ts on the re-application of paints, varnishes and other finishes to interior surfaces on fishing vessels.
General advice on the supply and use of working and protective gear (personal protective equipment (PPE)) on fishing vessels.
Provides advice and a reminder on the safe use and handling of gas welding and burning equipment.
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 guidance outlines the arrangements in place in the UK for accessing shore based welfare facilities.
This guidance provides details on how to book a survey or inspection, how to prepare your vessel and different survey procedures.
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.
The Margate and Long Sands European Marine Site is off the east coast of England.
This Note provides information for the Plan Approval, Construction and Outfit and Certification of New build fishing vessels.
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).
Transposition and implementation of the ILO Work in Fishing Convention, 2007 (C188) into UK Law
This treaty was presented to Parliament in February 2019.
How to comply with the living and working conditions requirements and responsibilities under ILO Work In Fishing Convention (ILO 188)
The performance standards of radio equipment and transitional provisions to comply with the Merchant Shipping (Radio) (FV) Regulations 1999
Concerns the carriage of emergency position-indicating radio beacons (EPIRBs), liferafts and float free arrangements for fishing vessels.
General guidance on the survey policy for 24m and over registered length fishing vessels
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
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