Statutory guidance

Survey and inspection of fishing vessels chapters 1 to 17 (MSIS 27)

Instructions for the guidance of surveyors, which covers the survey of fishing vessels.

Documents

Chapter 1: General instructions to surveyors (MSIS 27)

Chapter 2: Construction, watertight and weathertight integrity (MSIS 27)

Chapter 3: Stability part A (MSIS 27)

Chapter 3: Stability part B (MSIS 27)

Chapter 3: Stability part C (MSIS 27)

Chapter 4: Machinery (MSIS 27)

Chapter 5: Bilge pumping arrangements (MSIS 27)

Chapter 6: Electrical equipment and installations (MSIS 27)

Chapter 7: Structural fire protection (MSIS 27)

Chapter 8: Fire appliances (MSIS 27)

Chapter 9: Protection of the crew (MSIS 27)

Chapter 10: Life-saving appliances (MSIS 27)

Chapter 12: Radio installations (MSIS 27)

Chapter 13: Nautical equipment (MSIS 27)

Chapter 14: Crew qualifications and training (MSIS 27)

Chapter 15: Pollution prevention arrangements (MSIS 27)

Chapter 16: Survey of crew accommodation in fishing vessels (MSIS 27)

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Chapter 17: Basic fishing methods (MSIS 27)

MSIS 27 chapter 1 appendix A

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MSIS 27 chapter 1 appendix B

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Details

This guidance is for:

  • marine surveyors and inspectors
  • fishing vessel owners
  • fishing vessel builders
  • others who need to know how Maritime and Coastguard agency (MCA) surveys, inspects and certifies fishing vessels

Chapter 1. Annexes 1 - 26 with four aide-memoires under annex 17 can be accessed here

Published 17 April 2014
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