Raymond Hector Davidson

a. Consideration is given to ensuring that all fishing vessels submit annual Risk Assessments to MCA under The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) Regulations 1997

b. Consideration is given to revising the Code of Practice for the Safety of Small Fishing Vessels to the effect that:- i. The wearing of lifejackets at all times is mandatory ii. Where reasonably possible, ropes leading to dhan buoys should be stowed in a container and/or area partitioned from the deck iii. A vessel’s vhf radio must be fitted at all times with a fully enabled and operative DSC facility

c. Training courses provided under The Fishing Vessels (Safety Training) Regulations 1989 include training on:- i. The effects of cold water immersion and appropriate treatment of those who experience it ii. Man overboard procedures