S.L. 425.14 Art. 1Citation and scope.

(1) The title of these regulations is the Work in

Fishing Convention Regulations.

(2) The scope of these regulations is to implement the provisions found under European Union Council Directive (EU) 2017/ 159 and the provisions under the Work in Fishing Convention, 2007 (No. 188) issued by the International Labour Organization.

(3) Notwithstanding anything provided in these regulations, these regulations shall apply without prejudice to the provisions of the Merchant Shipping (Fishing Vessels) (Minimum Safety and

Health Requirements) Regulations and the Merchant Shipping (Fishing Vessel Safety) Rules:

Provided that in case of conflict between the provisions of these regulations and the provisions of the aforesaid regulations, the provisions of these regulations shall apply.

(4) The provisions of these regulations shall apply without prejudice to the provisions applicable to sea-fishing vessels according to Council Directive 92/29/EEC of 31 March 1992 on the minimum safety and health requirements for improved medical treatment on board vessels, as in force from time to time:

Provided that in case of conflict between the provisions of these regulations and the provisions of said Directive, the provisions of these regulations shall apply.