Commercial fishing
Find information to support your commercial fishing operation including about maritime rules, the roles of different agencies who regulate fishing, health and safety and guidance.
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Operating in the commercial fishing sector
Information for the commercial fishing sector about the rules and regulations in place to ensure operations are safe, sustainable, and protect the environment.
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What rules apply to fishing vessels
Information about the rules for the commercial fishing sector covering design and equipment, crewing and watchkeeping, collision prevention and navigation.
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Health and safety for fishing vessels
Health and safety resources for the commercial fishing sector.
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Look-out and watchkeeping
Watchkeeping and keeping a look-out prevent collisions, groundings, strandings and sinkings, which could involve the loss of life.
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Commercial fishing – who we work with
Learn about who we work with in the commercial fishing sector.