Explanatory note

These Regulations introduce requirements relating to crew accommodation to be provided in fishing vessels (including fishery research vessels) of 24·4 metres or more in length, which are either registered in the United Kingdom or unregistered but owned by persons resident in the United Kingdom. The Regulations do not apply to vessels primarily used for fishing for sport or recreation, those primarily propelled by sail but having auxiliary engines, or those used for whaling or similar pursuits. The Regulations implement Convention No. 126 concerning accommodation on board fishing vessels adopted by the International Labour Organisation at Geneva in 1966.