Seafarer working and living rights
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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