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(a) the food carried and served on board be of a sufficient nutritional value, quality and quantity:

(b) potable water be of sufficient quality and quantity; and

(c) the food and water shall be provided by the fishing vessel owner at no cost to the fisher. However, in

accordance with national laws and regulations, the cost can be recovered as an operational cost if the

collective agreement governing a share system or a fisher's work agreement so provides.

Article 28

1. The laws, regulations or other measures to be adopted by the Member in accordance with Articles 25 to

27 shall give full effect to Annex III concerning fishing vessel accommodation. Annex III may be amended in the

manner provided for in Article 45.

2. A Member which is not in a position to implement the provisions of Annex III may, after consultation,

adopt provisions in its laws and regulations or other measures which are substantially equivalent to the

provisions set out in Annex III, with the exception of provisions related to Article 27.

PART VI. MEDICAL CARE, HEALTH PROTECTION

AND SOCIAL SECURITY

MEDICAL CARE

Article 29

Each Member shall adopt laws, regulations or other measures requiring that:

(a) fishing vessels carry appropriate medical equipment and medical supplies for the service of the vessel,

taking into account the number of fishers on board, the area of operation and the length of the voyage;

(b) fishing vessels have at least one fisher on board who is qualified or trained in first aid and other forms

of medical care and who has the necessary knowledge to use the medical equipment and supplies for the

vessel concerned, taking into account the number of fishers on board, the area of operation and the length of

the voyage;

(c) medical equipment and supplies carried on board be accompanied by instructions or other information

in a language and format understood by the fisher or fishers referred to in subparagraph (b);

(d) fishing vessels be equipped for radio or satellite communication with persons or services ashore that

can provide medical advice, taking into account the area of operation and the length of the voyage: and

(e) fishers have the right to medical treatment ashore and the right to be taken ashore in à timely manner

for treatment in the event of serious injury or illness.

Article 30

For fishing vessels of 24 metres in length and over, taking into account the number of fishers on board, the

area of operation and the duration of the voyage, each Member shall adopt laws, regulations or other measures

requiring that:

(a) the competent authority prescribe the medical equipment and medical supplies to be carried on board;

(b) the medical equipment and medical supplies carried on board be properly maintained and inspected at

regular intervals established by the competent authority by responsible persons designated or approved by the

competent authority;

(c) the vessels carry a medical guide adopted or approved by the competent authority, or the latest edition

of the International Medical Guide for Ships;