Section 81

This Part applies in relation to— only in such circumstances as are prescribed. work on ships, work on hovercraft, and seafarers, For the purposes of this section, it does not matter whether employment arises or work is carried out within or outside the United Kingdom. “Ship” has the same meaning as in the Merchant Shipping Act 1995. “Hovercraft” has the same meaning as in the Hovercraft Act 1968. “Seafarer” means a person employed or engaged in any capacity on board a ship or hovercraft. Nothing in this section affects the application of any other provision of this Act to conduct outside England and Wales or Scotland.

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Source: legislation.gov.uk · retrieved 2026-09-04