Final Report (TCP/RLA/0069) Development of Standards for the Construction and Inspection of Fishing Vessels Final Report TCP/RLA/0069 http://www.slideshare.net/safetyforfishermen/final-report-of-project-57610513 Annex I http://www.slideshare.net/safetyforfishermen/annex-i-57610511 Annex II http://www.slideshare.net/safetyforfishermen/annex-ii-57610508 Annex III http://www.slideshare.net/safetyforfishermen/annex-iii Annex IV http://www.slideshare.net/safetyforfishermen/annex-iv-57610500 Annex V http://www.slideshare.net/safetyforfishermen/annex-v-57610497 Annex VI http://www.slideshare.net/safetyforfishermen/annex-vi-57610495 Schedule 1 http://www.slideshare.net/safetyforfishermen/schedule-1-57610492 Schedule 2 http://www.slideshare.net/safetyforfishermen/schedule-2-57610486 Schedule 3 http://www.slideshare.net/safetyforfishermen/schedule-3-57610481 Schedule 4 http://www.slideshare.net/safetyforfishermen/schedule-4-57610477 Schedule 5 http://www.slideshare.net/safetyforfishermen/schedule-5-57610474 Schedule 6 http://www.slideshare.net/safetyforfishermen/schedule-6-57610470 Schedule 7 http://www.slideshare.net/safetyforfishermen/schedule-7-57610465 Schedule 8 http://www.slideshare.net/safetyforfishermen/schedule-8-57610456 Schedule 9 http://www.slideshare.net/safetyforfishermen/schedule-9-57610450 Schedule 10 http://www.slideshare.net/safetyforfishermen/schedule-10-57610439 Schedule 11 http://www.slideshare.net/safetyforfishermen/schedule-11-57610431 Annex VII http://www.slideshare.net/safetyforfishermen/annex-vii-57610416 Annex VIII http://www.slideshare.net/safetyforfishermen/annex-viii-57610410 Annex IX http://www.slideshare.net/safetyforfishermen/annex-ix-57610400 Annex X http://www.slideshare.net/safetyforfishermen/annex-x-57610393 Annex XI http://www.slideshare.net/safetyforfishermen/annex-xi-57610383

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Standard Specifications for the Construction of a Local Fishing
Vessel of Less than 24 Metres in Length Overall
Country ...
Act ............
Regulation .........
Section ...........
Schedule 11 Specifications for the Marking of Local Fishing Vessels

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SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE MARKING OF LOCAL FISHING VESSELS
1. LOCATION OF REGISTRATION AND OTHER IDENTIFICATION MARKS
(a) Registration numbers and other identification marks shall be prominently displayed –
(i) On the vessel’s port and starboard side or superstructure, high above the waterline, but not on
the flare of the bow or on the stern, in such a way as to be clearly visible both from the sea
and from the air; and
(ii) For vessels other than undecked vessels, on a horizontal surface of the vessel, athwartships,
with the top of the letters and numbers towards the bow of the vessel: where an awning or
other temporary cover is placed so as to obscure the marking, the awning or other cover shall
bear the same identification mark.
(b) Registration numbers or other identification marks shall be so placed that they
(i) Are not obscured at any time by fishing gear whether stowed or in use;
(ii) Are clear of flow from scuppers or overboard discharges and of areas that might be prone to
damage or discolouration occurring during or as a result of catching operations; and
(iii) Do not extend below the waterline.
2 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
(a) Block lettering and numbering shall be used throughout.
(b) The width of the letters and numbers shall be in proportion to the height as set out in the annex to
this Schedule.
(c) The height of the letters and numbers shall be in proportion to the size of the vessel in accordance
with the following criteria:
(i) for registration numbers or other identification marks on the side or superstructure of the vessel:
Length overall of vessel Minimum height of letters and numbers
25 metres and over 1.0 metre
At least 20 metres but less than 25 metres 0.8 metre
At least 15 metres but less than 20 metres 0.6 metre
At least 12 metres but less than 15 metres 0.4 metre
At least 5 metres but less than 12 metres 0.3 metre
Under 5 metres 0.1 metre
(ii) for registration numbers or other identification marks to be displayed on horizontal surfaces
on vessels of 5 metres length overall and over, the height of the letters and numbers shall be
not less than 0.3 metres.
(d) the length of the hyphen shall be half the height of the letters and numbers.
The width of the stroke for all letters, numbers and the hyphen shall be one sixth of the height of
the letters and numbers.
(e) The space between letters and/or numbers, except in the case referred to in paragraph (g), shall not
exceed one quarter of the height of the letters and numbers nor be less than on sixth of that height.
(f) The space between adjacent letters having sloping sides shall not exceed one eighth of the height of
the letters nor be less than one tenth of that height.
(g) Registration numbers or other identification marks shall be white on a black background or black
on a white background: the background shall extend to provide a border around the letters and
numbers of not less than one sixth of the height of the letters and numbers.
(h) Good quality marine paints shall be used in the marking of vessels in accordance with these
specifications: Retro reflective or heat-generating substances may also be used.
(i) The registration number or other identification marks, and the background shall be maintained in a
good condition at all times.

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List of Schedules
Schedule 1 Prescribed Forms
Schedule 2 Prescribed Fees
Schedule 3 Safety Equipment for a Local Fishing Vessel
Schedule 4 Fire Protection, Fire Detection, Fire Extinguishing and Fire Fighting Equipment.
Schedule 5 Equipment/Ground Tackle/Anchors and Chains
Schedule 6 Stability and Associated Seaworthiness
Schedule 7 Scantlings for the Construction of a Wooden Hulled Local Fishing Vessel
Schedule 8 Scantlings for the Construction of a Fibreglass Hulled Local Fishing Vessel
Schedule 9 Scantlings for the Construction of a Steel Hulled Local Fishing Vessel
Schedule 10 Machinery and Electrical Installations
Schedule 11 Specifications for the Marking of Fishing Vessels