SCHEDULELicence Conditions
PART 2Conditions
Conditions which apply to gathering shellfish26
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.