Fishing Vessels
- Foilsithe: 23 Meán Fómhair 2019
- An t-eolas is déanaí: 1 Márta 2022
- Fishing Vessels over 24 Metres
- Fishing Vessels between 15 and 24 metres
- Fishing Vessels Less than 15 Metres in length overall
- Crew Agreements for Share Fishers working aboard trawlers of 25 tons tonnage or upwards and Official Logbook for fishing boats of 25 tons tonnage or upwards
Fishing Vessels over 24 Metres
Fishing vessels over 24 metres are surveyed in accordance with the provisions of the International Maritime Organisation's Torremolinos Protocol, which was given effect in the EU by Council Directive 97/70 as amended. The provisions of the Directive lays down harmonised standards for seagoing fishing vessels of 24 metres in length and over insofar as the Annex to the Torremolinos Protocol applies. The following Regulations implement the Directive into Irish law:
SI 417 OF 2002 EC (SAFETY OF FISHING VESSELS) REGULATIONS, 2002
SI 418 of 2002 FV (Safety Provisions) Regulations, 2002
SI 72 of 2003 EC (Safety of Fishing Vessels) (Amendment) Regulations 2003
Fishing Vessels between 15 and 24 metres
The Minister for Transport introduced Regulations entitled Merchant Shipping (safety of Fishing Vessels) (15 - 24 Metres) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 640 of 2007). These Regulations enhance the Safety of fishing vessels and their crew in the 15 - 24 metre length category.
S.I. 640 OF 2007 - MERCHANT SHIPPING (SAFETY OF FISHING VESSELS) (15-24 METRES) REGULATIONS 2007
Fishing Vessels Less than 15 Metres in length overall
With regard to fishing vessels less than 15 metres in length, the Department's Code of Practice applies. This Code sets minimum standards of safety for the vessels to protect all persons on board. The Code is in accordance with best international practice and covers vessel design, construction, machinery, safety equipment, stability and operational issues. The Code is available here
Panel of Surveyors for Fishing Vessels Less Than 15m Length Overall
The following Regulation applies to all Fishing Vessels Greater than 15 Metres
Crew Agreements for Share Fishers working aboard trawlers of 25 tons tonnage or upwards and Official Logbook for fishing boats of 25 tons tonnage or upwards
The Crew Agreements for Share Fishers working aboard trawlers of 25 tons tonnage or upwards and Official Logbook for fishing boats of 25 tons tonnage or upwards has recently been updated with printed copies being available shortly. In the interim please use the electronic version below.
Printed copies can be requested at mmo@transport.gov.ie
