PART 3Fishermen’s work agreements
Content of fisherman’s work agreement9
1
Subject to paragraph (2), a fisherman’s work agreement must—
a
be comprehensible to the fisherman and consistent with the provisions of the Convention; and
b
include provision about the matters in the Schedule.
2
Such provision may be achieved by way of reference to another document which includes provision about those matters.
3
Prior to entering into a fisherman’s work agreement, the fishing vessel owner must take reasonable steps to satisfy itself with regard to the following requirements—
a
the fisherman must have had sufficient opportunity to review and take advice on the terms of and conditions of the agreement;
b
the fisherman must have received an explanation of the rights and responsibilities of the fisherman under the agreement; and
c
the fisherman must be entering into the agreement freely.
4
Where a fishing vessel owner fails to take such reasonable steps the fishing vessel owner commits an offence.