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(d) the vessels have access to a prearranged system of medical advice to vessels at sea by radio or

satellite communication, including specialist advice, which shall be available at all times;

(e) the vessels carry on board a list of radio or satellite stations through which medical advice can be

obtained; and

(f) to the extent consistent with the Member's national law and practice, medical care while the fisher is on

board or landed in a foreign port be provided free of charge to the fisher.

OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH

AND ACCIDENT PREVENTION

Article 31

Each Member shall adopt laws, regulations or other measures concerning:

(a) the prevention of occupational accidents, occupational diseases and work-related risks on board fishing

vessels, including risk evaluation and management, training and on-board instruction of fishers;

(b) training for fishers in the handling of types of fishing gear they will use and in the knowledge of the

fishing operations in which they will be engaged;

(c) the obligations of fishing vessel owners, fishers and others concerned, due account being taken of the

safety and health of fishers under the age of 18;

(d) the reporting and investigation of accidents on board fishing vessels flying its flag: and

(e) the setting up of joint committees on occupational safety and health or, after consultation, of other

appropriate bodies.

Article 32

1. The requirements of this Article shall apply to fishing vessels of 24 metres in length and over normally

remaining at sea for more than three days and, after consultation, to other vessels, taking into account the

number of fishers on board, the area of operation, and the duration of the voyage.

2. The competent authority shall:

(a) after consultation, require that the fishing vessel owner, in accordance with national laws, regulations,

collective bargaining agreements and practice, establish on-board procedures for the prevention of

occupational accidents, injuries and diseases, taking into account the specific hazards and risks on the fishing

vessel concerned; and

(b) require that fishing vessel owners, skippers, fishers and other relevant persons be provided with

sufficient and suitable guidance, training material, or other appropriate information on how to evaluate and

manage risks to safety and health on board fishing vessels.

3. Fishing vessel owners shall:

(a) ensure that every fisher on board is provided with appropriate personal protective clothing and

equipment;

(b) ensure that every fisher on board has received basic safety training approved by the competent

authority; the competent authority may grant written exemptions from this requirement for fishers who have

demonstrated equivalent knowledge and experience; and

(c) ensure that fishers are sufficiently and reasonably familiarized with equipment and its methods of

operation, including relevant safety measures, prior to using the equipment or participating in the operations

concerned.