Proposals designed to make the fishing industry on the Yorkshire Coast safer come into force today.
The Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) Code of Practice for Small Fishing Vessels (less than 15 metres length overall) now includes a requirement for fishing boats to be inspected both in and out of the water every five years.
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