# The Merchant Shipping (Work in Fishing Convention) (Survey and Certification) Regulations 2018., Regulation 6: Duration and validity of Work in Fishing Convention Certificates


(1) Subject to paragraph (2), a Work in Fishing Convention Certificate must be issued—
(a) on the date of the completion of the relevant survey; and
(b) with a period of validity starting on the date of issue and not exceeding five years.
(2) Where a renewal survey as required by regulation 4(2) has been completed within a period of three months before the expiry of a Work in Fishing Convention Certificate, the new certificate must be issued as being valid from the date of expiry of the existing certificate.
(3) A Work in Fishing Convention Certificate ceases to be valid—
(a) upon the transfer of the fishing vessel to the flag of another State;
(b) if the person who is named on the certificate as the fishing vessel owner ceases to have responsibility for the operation of the vessel;
(c) if substantial changes are made to the fishing vessel's accommodation or its food or catering facilities; or
(d) if the fishing vessel's accommodation or the fishing vessel's food or catering facilities have sustained damage or otherwise become deficient and that damage or deficiency has not been rectified.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2018/1107/regulation/6 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/merchant-shipping-work-in-fishing-convention-survey-and-certification-regulations-2018/regulation-6
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