MCA - Ships Reg and Guide - Fishing Vessels

Fishing Vessels

Working with industry in developing appropriate safety standards for fishing vessels and crew that prevents accidents and environmental damage and promotes a safety culture that reduces risks to fishermen in their work.

email: fishing@mcga.gov.uk

Fishing Vessel Flag-in Matrix

This Matrix is a Decision Aid and not intended as a final decision.
How to Prepare for Survey 2009 510.00 KB

Using this guide may save you time and money during a Survey
Survey Standards for Fishing Vessels of 24m and Over - User Guide
Safety Requirements for Registering Small Fishing Vessels
Marine (M) Notices

Full M-notice listings
Technical Advice

Technical Advice Articles
Maximum Continous Engine Power

Maximum Continous Engine Power
New Requirements for Declaring Outboard Engine Power
Survey Offices

List of Fishing Survey Offices
FISG Strategy

The Fishing Safety 5-year Strategy (The Strategy) is a public document coordinated by the Fishing Safety Branch. The Strategy includes all issues relating to fishing safety to ensure a joined up approach to tackling fishing safety issues and addressing highest risk.
Seafish Marine Services

For enquiries about survey and certification by Seafish and for Risk Assessment folders
Fishing Vessels Code of Practices
Flooding 1.02 MB

Leaflet illustrating the dangers of flooding on board fishing vessels. [PDF]
Potting/creeling 1.05 MB

Leaflet illustrating the hazards when potting or creeling. [PDF]
Single Handed Operation 1.06 MB

Leaflet illustrating the hazards of working single handed on a fishing vessel [PDF]