Lifting gear -
For more detailed guidance on the safety of lifting equipment on fishing vessels, visit MGN 332 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publica...) and MGN 587 (https://www.gov.uk/government/publica...)
Enclosed spaces -
For more detailed guidance and information on the regulations on entering enclosed spaces on fishing vessels visit MGN 663, visit here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publica... The new rules apply to all fishing vessels from 14 May 2023.
Stability basics -
For more detailed guidance download the Fishing Vessel Stability Guidance Booklet, visit here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publica...
Printed copies can be ordered online from the MCA’s Safety materials ordering service here: https://mca-ws.apsmos.com/Home.html BOOK STABILITY TRAINING - book a stability awareness course and check your eligibility for funding at Seafish: https://www.seafish.org/safety-and-tr... Fishing Vessels can assess their stability by conducting Roll and Heel Tests as set out in MGN 503. Further information here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publica... MGN 526 provides guidance to help fishermen make decisions regarding the operation of their vessel using the Wolfson Stability Guidance Method. Further information here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publica...