26.—(1) This paragraph applies to licences granted in relation to shellfish gathering.
(2) The licence holder must ensure that there is a competent supervisor for each individual group of workers.
(3) The supervisor must be named on the licence.
(4) The supervisor must—
(a)accompany the workers at all times to the work area;
(b)be familiar with the use of any equipment or procedures used when gathering shellfish or accessing the work area; and
(c)be able to communicate directly with every one of the group of workers.
(5) The licence holder or the supervisor must notify the Maritime and Coastguard Agency Rescue and Coordination Centre of—
(a)the licence holder’s licence number;
(b)contact details for the licence holder or supervisor;
(c)the number of workers in the group;
(d)the location of the work area; and
(e)the times the group is going out and returning from the work area.
(6) In this paragraph, the “work area” means the place where the shellfish are gathered.
(7) If a fisheries permit or licence is required to gather shellfish the licence holder must ensure that workers comply with the provisions of that permit or licence.