European Communities (Fishing Vessel Safety) Regulations, 1998 (S.I. No. 549 of 1998). Country/Territory Ireland Document type Regulation Date 1998 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Marine fisheries Fishing vessel Equipment Data collection/reporting Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Northern Europe Abstract These Regulations prohibit a fishing vessel flying the flag of a third State to land its catch at a port in Ireland, unless it has on board a certificate issued by its flag State showing that it complies with the requirements of Article 3, paragraphs 1, 2, 3 and 4 and Article 5 of the Council Directive 97/70/EC setting up a harmonized safety regime for fishing vessels of 24 metres in length and over. This rule applies to a category of fishing vessels defined by these Regulations. Authorized offi Full text English Website www.irishstatutebook.ie References - Legislation Implements Council Directive 97/70/EC setting up a harmonized safety regime for fishing vessels of 24 metres in length and over. Legislation | European Union | 1997 Keyword: Fishing vessel, Equipment, Standards Source: FAO, FAOLEX