BBC Solent, the local radio station covering the Isle of Wight, Portsmouth, Southampton and the surrounding area, ran a feature last week on the MCA under-15m code, with the presenter expressing bewilderment about its failure to sort basic issues, reports…
In the third of his series of articles, NFFO risk, safety and training lead Charles Blyth offers advice on preparing for the out-of-water inspection, now that the new MCA under-15m safety code is in force This week, we will take…
In the second of a series of four articles, NFFO risk, safety and training lead Charles Blyth offers advice on preparing for your in-water inspection, now that the new MCA under-15m safety code is in force No matter what size…
The Seafarers’ Charity has funded a new information film to help fishermen meet the new MCA inspection standards. In partnership with the NFFO and supported by the Fishing Industry Safety Group, the film is aimed at helping all owners prepare…
A consultation is underway on plans by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) to extend the use of the British Seaman’s Card (BSC) to fishermen. The BSC proves the holder is a seafarer, meaning they can have shore leave, and…
Following on from the reader’s letter in FN two weeks ago, where an owner with a vessel on order from Cheetah Marine claimed that any new boat he could build under the revised Code would have reduced stability compared to…
With fuel prices continuing to hover around the £1/litre mark, the industry is continuing to press Defra for some kind of financial support as vessels struggle to stay viable, reports Tim Oliver. High fish prices are helping the bottom line,…
Solicitor and qualified fisher Jo Pummery shares inside information on how to navigate the regulations I don’t want to discourage you from reading this article by saying that the new 2022 regulations regarding entering and/ or working in enclosed spaces…
Fears that the new Code of Practice for the Safety of Small Fishing Vessels will require changes that render vessels unsafe are often due to misunderstandings, writes the Maritime and Coastguard Agency fishing safety team The Maritime and Coastguard Agency…
New rules to protect those working in enclosed spaces will come into force for fishing vessels next year, explains the MCA UK fishers will have a further year to make sure they are meeting incoming rules designed to improve safety…
