Work in Fishing Convention Regulations, 2020 (L.N. 182 of 2020).

These Regulations transpose into national law European Union Council Directive (EU) 2017/ 159 and implement the provisions under the Work in Fishing Convention, 2007 (No. 188) issued by the International Labour Organization.
These regulations apply to all fishing vessels and they encompass: (a) all fishermen working in any capacity under a contract of employment or in an employment relationship on all fishing vessels engaged in commercial fishing; (b) all other fishermen who are present on the same vessel with fishermen. Specific provisions on responsibilities of fishing vessel owners, masters and fishermen are set out. Detailed provisions on health and social welfare services are laid down too.