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Requirements on hours of rest

  • Published: 12/03/2021
  • Changed: 12/03/2021

The requirements for rest hours for seafarers is laid down by the Ship Safety and Security Act § 24. In addition, there are several regulations that apply to requirements for framework conditions to ensure that seafarers are provided with adequate rest.

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Legislation

  • Hours of work and rest on board fishing vessels
    (Regulation 10/11/2017 no. 1758)
  • Accommodation, recreational facilities, food and catering on ships
    (Regulation 21/04/2017 no. 515)
  • Working hours arrangements on which applications for determination of minimum safe manning on Norwegian ships can be based
    (Circular RSV 8-2015 01/07/2015)
  • Watchkeeping on passenger ships and cargo ships
    (Regulation 27/04/1999 no. 0537)
  • Operating arrangements on Norwegian ships
    (Regulation 15/09/1992 no. 704)
  • Work by and placement of young people on Norwegian ships
    (Regulation 25/04/2002 no. 0423)
  • Hours of work and rest on board Norwegian passenger and cargo ships, etc.
    (Regulation 26/06/2007 no. 705)
  • Ship Safety and Security Act
    (Act 16/02/2007 nr. 9)

International conventions

  • ILO 186 (MLC) - Standard A2.3 Hours of work and rest

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