The Merchant Shipping (Work in Fishing Convention) Regulations 2018. Comes into force 31st December. These Regulations implement parts of the Work in Fishing Convention, 2007 (Cm 7375). They apply to United Kingdom fishing vessels wherever they may be and to fishing vessels in United Kingdom waters. They set a minimum age for working as a fisherman, work agreements and payments, repatriation, accommodation, food and medical care. They cover inspection of fishing vessels. They also revoke and replace The Merchant Shipping (Provisions and Water) Regulations 1989 (SI 1989/102).

The Merchant Shipping (Work in Fishing Convention) (Survey and Certification) Regulations 2018. Comes into force on 30th November with the exception of regulations 7 and 9 to 14 come into force on 30th November 2019. These Regulations implement Articles 41 to 43 of the Work in Fishing Convention, 2006 (Cm 7375). They apply to United Kingdom fishing vessels wherever they may be and to other fishing vessels in United Kingdom waters. They cover survey of fishing vessels, the issuing of a  Work in Fishing Convention Certificate and the requirement to carry such a certificate on board the vessel in question.

The Merchant Shipping (Work in Fishing Convention) (Medical Certification) Regulations 2018.  Comes into force on 30th November. These Regulations cover the requirement for fishermen to possess medical fitness certificates and carry them on board the fishing vessel on which they are working. The also cover the issuing of such certificates and the requirement for fishermen to self-report medical conditions to a doctor.

The Merchant Shipping (Work in Fishing Convention) (Consequential Provisions) Regulations 2018. Comes into force on 31st December with the exception of regulation 3 which comes into force on 30th November 2019. These Regulations make consequential amendments to Merchant Shipping Act 1995, SI1972/919; Merchant Shipping (Crew Agreements, Lists of Crew and Discharge of Seamen)(Fishing Vessels) Regulations 1972, SI 1972/1698; Merchant Shipping (Seamen’s Allotments) Regulations 1972, SI 1972/1701; Merchant Shipping (Seamen’s Wages and Accounts) Regulations 1972, SI 1979/97; Merchant Shipping (Repatriation) Regulations 1979, SI 1997/2962; Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1997 and SI 2004/1713; Fishing Vessels (Working Time: Sea-fishermen) Regulations 2004.