S.L. 234.51 Art. 45Health assessment and transfer of seafarers on watchkeeping duties to day work.

Where -

(a) a medical practitioner has certified that a seafarer engaged on watchkeeping duties is suffering from health problems which the practitioner considers to be due to the fact that the seafarer performs night work, and

(b) it is possible for the employer to transfer the seafarer to work -

(i) to which the seafarer is suited, and

(ii) which is to be undertaken during periods such that the seafarer will cease to perform night work, the seafarer shall be transferred accordingly.