UK Act of Parliament
2023
United Kingdom
Seafarers Wages Act 2023
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Non-qualifying seafarers
Request for declaration
Nature of declaration
Offence of operating service inconsistently with declaration
Imposition of surcharges: failure to provide declaration in time
Imposition of surcharges: in-year declaration that is prospective only
Imposition of surcharges: operating inconsistently with declaration
Surcharges: general
Objections to surcharges
Refusal of harbour access for failure to pay surcharge
Provision of information by operators
Provision of information by harbour authorities
Inspections
Prosecution of offences
Directions
Regulations
“Harbour” and “harbour authority”
General interpretation
Extent, commencement and short title
Enforcement and responsible bodies
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Maritime and Coastguard Agency
Maritime safety regulator responsible for implementing UK and international maritime law. Provides 24-hour search and rescue coordination. Issues certifications for ships and …
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2 statutory instruments
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Secondary legislation (2)
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