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Fishers’ medicals
15 April 2024
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Transport
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The statement addresses an exemption for fishers working on fishing vessels of 10 metres or under from the requirement to hold medical certification.
Action Requested
The Secretary of State for Transport is announcing an immediate exemption for existing fishers working on smaller vessels, without proposing any future actions. The Government has already worked with DEFRA and responded to a public consultation on this matter.
Key Facts
- Fishers working on fishing vessels up to 10 metres in length are exempt from the requirement to hold medical certification.
- An existing fisher is defined as someone who worked on a UK-registered vessel of 10 metres or under for at least 4 weeks between November 30, 2021, and November 29, 2023.
- The exemption applies to fishing vessels registered in any part of the United Kingdom and takes immediate effect.
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