Conditions of employment

Seafarers鈥� employment contracts are covered by the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006.

Working time regulations

All seafarers on seagoing ships are entitled to:

  • a minimum of 10 hours鈥� rest in any 24 hour period
  • 77 hours rest in any 7 day period
  • at least 4 weeks鈥� paid annual leave

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