Scott James Rennie

In terms of section 26(1)(b) of the 2016 Act the court recommends: I. that fishermen involved in this type of scallop dredger fishing should avoid standing on the tipping door of the vessel whilst at sea to carry out repairs to dredge bags or for any other reason. A system of work should be devised to avoid the need for fishermen to stand on the tipping door. II. that if fishermen involved in this type of scallop dredger fishing should require to stand on a tipping door, either at sea or in port, then they should wear a safety harness and safety line. III. all fishermen should be aware of the terms of Marine Guidance Notes, MGN 570 (F), MGN 571 (F) and MGN 588 (F). IV. all fishermen, being involved in scallop dredging or involved in commercial fishing more generally, should wear PFDs at all times when working on the open deck of a fishing vessel. V. that, in so far as it has not already been implemented by statute or regulation, the wearing of a lifejacket or PFD, whilst working on the deck of a fishing vessel, should be a mandatory requirement throughout the fishing industry.