S.L. 425.14 Art. 6Other responsibilities of the owner.

Every vessel owner shall ensure that:

(a) every fisherman assigned to his vessel holds appropriate certificates in respect of any duty the fisherman is to perform;

(b) documentation and data relevant to all fishermen employed on his fishing vessels are maintained and readily available for inspection and include, inter alia, documentation and data on their experience in training, medical fitness and their competency in assigned duties;

(c) the master is provided with all the necessary resources and facilities to comply with the obligations of these regulations; and

(d) he establishes on board procedures for the prevention, investigation and reporting of occupational accidents, injuries and diseases, taking into account the specific hazards and risks on the fishing vessel concerned;

(e) every fisherman on board is provided with appropriate personal protective clothing and equipment, and has received basic safety training approved by the competent authority; and

(f) fishermen are sufficiently and reasonably familiarized with equipment and its methods of operation, including relevant safety measures, prior to using the equipment or participating in the operations concerned.

(2) The requirements of sub-regulation (1)(d) shall be applied according to the instructions of the Director following consultation according to these regulations.

(3) Anything done according to this regulation shall take into consideration the crew on board, the area of operation and the duration of the voyage.