Hours of Rest

Question 1

Where can you find hours of rest regulations?

Answer 1

1. MLC - MS (MLC) (Hours of work) Regulations 2018
2. STCW
3. MS (Working Time: Inland Waterways) Regulations 2003
4. Working Time Regulations 1998 for non seafarers

Question 2

Who do MLC Hours of work regulations apply to?

Answer 2

UK legislation - Any person, including a master, who is employed or engaged or works in any capacity on board a ship and whose normal place of work is on a ship.

Question 3

What are the hours of work regulations?

Answer 3

1. Minimum 77 hours of rest in any 7 day period
2. Minimum 10 hours of rest in any 24 hour period
3. Schedule of hours of rest posted on board ship
4. Hours of rest are recorded and maintained

Question 4

Who does the MS (working time inland waterways) Regulations 2003 apply to?

Answer 4

Vessels ordinarily operating in categorised waters

Question 5

What are the 4 categories of waters in UK?

Answer 5

Cat A - Narrow rivers and canals with depth less than 1.5m

Cat B - Wider rivers and canals with depth over 1.5m and sig wave height less than 0.6m

Cat C - Tidal rivers and estuaries and large deep lakes/lochs where sig wave height < 1.2m (Portsmouth Harbour)

Cat D - Tidal rivers and estuaries where sig wave height < 2m
(Solent)

Question 6

What exclusions can be granted as part of SPS code?

Answer 6

A ship can apply for an exemption certificate exempting “special workers” on an SPS ship from MLC requirements as non seafarers.