Fishing Safety: Small Vessel Code
The fishing industry has changed since regulations were formulated 25 years ago, yet culture and tradition still play a part in creating the conditions in which accidents occur. A new user-friendly framework of regulations has been introduced with the focus on the operator being best placed to assess the risks of their fishing operation.
Terms of Reference
To consider any evidence or data that the Code has started to have an effect on improving safety of these vessels. To report agreed recommendations to FISG
Background
The Code came into force in April 2001 under Merchant Shipping Notice 1756 (F). It has been agreed that any development or review of the Code will be considered by this original Group to ensure consistency.
Small Vessel Code Working Group
To develop a revised Small Fishing Vessel Code in response to the recommendations contained in the MAIB Trilogy Report and from experience gained from the five years the Code has been in operation.
Group Representatives
This Group includes representatives from NFFO, SFF, NIFF, RSS, Shipbuilders & Shiprepairers Association,Mallaig & NW Fishermens Association, South Devon Fishermens Council, Scottish White Fish Producers Assoc, South Coast Channel Shell Fishermens Association, Seafish, MAIB and MCA
Chairman and Secretariat Details
Group Chair - Vacant (02380 329xxx)
Secretariat – Dave Fenner (02380 329154)
Date of Meetings
Year | Date of Meeting 1 |
2007-08 | September 2007 |
2008-09 | To Be Arranged |
2009-10 | To Be Arranged |
2009-11 | To Be Arranged |
2011-12 | To Be Arranged |
Small Vessel Code Strategy
TASK | 2007-08 | 2008-09 |
Interim Revision of the Code after 5 years of the Small Vessel Code being applied to vessels under 12m RL and subsequently vessels of 12-15m LOA. | | |
Working Group to review and develop a new Code in response to the recommendations contained in the MAIB Trilogy Report and from experience gained from the five years the Code has been in operation. | Develop and consult with Industry on new DRAFT Code Implement Stability and Life Raft Requirements into the Code of Practice | Formal Consultation on the Code and further revision |
Connection of Inspection and Registration for Small Fishing Vessels. The MCA will request the details of the last inspection of a vessel, less than 15m LOA, when it is registered or re-registered. Deregistration Programme of vessels not inspected to the Code implemented April 2005 | Implement the registration requirements in respect of fishing vessels less than 15m LOA. Owners will be informed of the implementation as part of the publication of the revised Code. | Continue to review the Registration Procedures |
TASK | 2009-10 | 2010-11 |
Interim Revision of the Code after 5 years of the Small Vessel Code being applied to vessels under 12m RL and subsequently vessels of 12-15m LOA. | Implement the Code. | |
Working Group to review and develop a new Code in response to the recommendations contained in the MAIB Trilogy Report and from experience gained from the five years the Code has been in operation | | |
Connection of Inspection and Registration for Small Fishing Vessels. The MCA will request the details of the last inspection of a vessel, less than 15m LOA, when it is registered or re-registered. Deregistration Programme of vessels not inspected to the Code implemented April 2005 | Continue to review the Registration Procedures | Continue to review the Registration Procedures |
TASK | 2010-2011 | Next Rolling Year |
Interim Revision of the Code after 5 years of the Small Vessel Code being applied to vessels under 12m RL and subsequently vessels of 12-15m LOA. | Evaluate the Code | |
Working Group to review and develop a new Code in response to the recommendations contained in the MAIB Trilogy Report and from experience gained from the five years the Code has been in operation |
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Connection of Inspection and Registration for Small Fishing Vessels. The MCA will request the details of the last inspection of a vessel, less than 15m LOA, when it is registered or re-registered. Deregistration Programme of vessels not inspected to the Code implemented April 2005 | Continue to review the Registration Procedures | Continue to review the Registration Procedures |
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