£100k penalties following loss of two lives at sea
UK Fishing company Laura D Fishing Ltd pleaded guilty to failing to take all reasonable steps to ensure that a vessel was operated in a safe manner, relating to the…
Proposals designed to make the UK fishing industry safer come into force on 6th September
UK Small Fishing Vessel Code in force
The MCA Code of Practice for Small Fishing Vessels (under 15 metres length overall) now includes a requirement for fishing boats to be inspected both in and out of the…
MCA to carry out unannounced inspections
Surveyors from the Maritime and Coastguard Agency are to carry out unannounced inspections of fishing vessels around the UK. According to an MCA representative, these inspections are being carried out…
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Stepping up ILO188 compliance monitoring
The Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) is stepping up monitoring of the fishing industry and compliance with the ILO 188 Work in Fishing convention, planning to make full use of…