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Imray Laurie Norie and Wilson has been recognised as a private chart producer, following their application to the MCA
Hazards relating to poorly marked equipment, and consideration of how these can be avoided, feature in a new report and safety leaflet for fishers.
Fishing vessel skipper receives suspended sentence after collision left two people with minor injuries.
Fishers to be charged no extra fees for checks on about 75 vessels by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency.
Small fishing businesses will no longer be forced ashore and financially burdened by the cost of medical assessments.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
The removal of the need for medical certificates will apply to existing fishermen on vessels of 10 metres and under.
The government launches a consultation on medical exemptions for fishers working on vessels 10 metres and under in length.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency has announced access to grandfather rights for fishing medicals is to be extended until spring 2024 for seasonal fishers.Â
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency has launched a new app to help seafarers get the information and support they need while working.
The fishing industry is being reminded that changes to some types of vessels must be signed off for safety reasons because of the serious risk they will become unstable as a result.
By the end of November 2023, anyone working on a UK fishing vessel must have a certificate of medical fitness.
This is the story of a life saved. Because the fisherman was wearing a PFD and a PLB. It is no exaggeration to say: They are life savers. Get the kit. Wear the kit. Live to tell your story too.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson met French President Macron today at the G20 Summit in Rome.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
ILO 188 legislation came into force a year ago and was brought into law to improve safety and well-being for everyone working on fishing vessels.
The MCA are hosting a roadshow around the UK to answer questions and help get the fishing community up to speed with existing requirements and proposed changes.
New funding to improve safety in the fishing industry.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Fishermen across the country have been urged to sign up to a new safety code, in a bid to make careers at sea safer for the UK’s fishing community.
Two fishermen wearing life-jackets have been dramatically rescued from their liferaft by a passing fishing vessel after their vessel capsized off Prawle Point.
The MMO has published guidance on bass fishing in 2018
Reminder for fishermen whose licences were monitored as part of the 2015 capping exercise.
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