S.L. 234.51 Art. 40Minimum hours of rest: further provision.

(1) The Registrar-General may authorise collective agreements permitting exceptions to the limits in rule 39(1) and (2)

but shall have due regard for the general principles of the protection of the health and safety of seafarers.

(2) In the absence of any collective agreement or arbitration award or if the competent authority determines that the provisions in the agreement or award in respect of rule 39(3) and (4) are inadequate, the Registrar-General shall determine such provisions to ensure the seafarers concerned have sufficient rest.