Working on ships is not an easy job, and
Working on ships is not an easy job, and addressing fatigue among seafarers is a major concern. Per IMO, Work hours are defined as the number of hours for which a seafarer is required to be on duty, on account of the vessel where he/she is employed, or to be at the disposal of a superior outside the crew’s quarters. Hours of rest include the time spent outside of work hours, which does not include intermittent breaks.
The legal limit regarding working hours on ships is set by the International Labor Organization.
No. Of Ship Working Hours, Per ILO Maritime Labor Convention
- 8 hours a day, under normal circumstances, with one day as a rest day
- A maximum of 14 hours in any 24-hour period
- A maximum of 72 hours in any 7-day period
- Provided with a minimum of 10 hours of rest in any 24-hour period
The minimum hours of rest, as per the ILO maritime convention, should be:
- A minimum of ten hours in any 24-hour period
- A minimum of 77 hours in any seven-day
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