Article 41 Rules of conduct for exploratory fisheries

Without prejudice to Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 601/2004 Member States shall ensure that all Community vessels are equipped with:

1. (a)

   adequate communication equipment (including MF/HF radio and carriage of at least one 406MHz Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) and trained operators on board and wherever possible fitted with GMDSS equipment;

2. (b)

   sufficient immersion survival suits for all on board;

3. (c)

   adequate arrangements to handle medical emergencies that may arise in the course of the voyage;

4. (d)

   reserves of food, fresh water, fuel and spare parts for critical equipment to provide for unforseen delays and besetment;

5. (e)

   an approved Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan (SOPEP) outlining marine pollution mitigation arrangements (including insurance) in the event of a fuel or waste spill.