# The Fishing Vessels (Safety Provisions) Rules 1975, Paragraph 3


All materials and components used in the construction of the boat and its accessories shall be able to withstand the worldwide seagoing climatic conditions referred to in paragraph 2 above. The boat and its accessories shall be resistant to the effects of humidity when stowed on board a vessel and all fabrics, cordage, webbing and thread shall be rotproof. The boat shall be so constructed that it is not adversely affected by oil or oil products.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1975/330/schedule/8/paragraph/3 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/fishing-vessels-safety-provisions-rules-1975/schedule-8/paragraph-3
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