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Article 26

United Kingdom

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Each Member State shall adopt laws, regulations or other measures requiring that a fisherman aboard a fishing vessel that flies its flag or is registered under its plenary jurisdiction:

  1. (a)

    has the right to medical treatment ashore and the right to be taken ashore in a timely manner for treatment in the event of serious injury or illness occurring to him;

  2. (b)

    shall be provided by the fishing vessel owner with health protection and medical care while he is

    1. (i)

      aboard, or

    2. (ii)

      landed in a port outside the country responsible for the fisherman's social security protection; and

  3. (c)

    shall, in the event of work-related illness or injury, further have access to appropriate medical care in accordance with its national laws, regulations or practice.