MCA Roadshow Small Fishing Vessels Help Make Changes
23 September 2019
In the last 10 years, there have been 46 fatalities on small fishing vessels which have resulted in a number of recommendations from the MAIB to improve safety. Some of these came into force in 2017 with the introduction of a new Code, MSN1871. To address the other recommendations, the MCA have been developing a new Code of Practice for Small Fishing Vessels, proposing new requirements for new and existing vessels in the following areas:
• Construction, Watertight and Weathertight Integrity;
• Stability
• Machinery
• Electrical Installations
• Crew Protection
• Man Overboard recovery.
The MCA intends to consult on this Code in Autumn 2019, alongside which, the MCA will also hold a roadshow around the UK where Fishermen can come along and ask questions on the new Code. The Roadshow will consist of a short talk on the new code, leading onto a Question and Answer session. Find more information here.
The MCA are holding a Roadshow here in Weymouth at the Weymouth Angling Society on Monday 14th October starting promptly at 6pm.
