The Ultimate Guide to ILO (International Labour Organisation) Rest Hours
The Basic Protocols Working on a ship is not the easiest tasks in the world. It is a tough profession, which tests one’s mental and physical strength. That is why ship fatigue is one of the major concerns of seafarers. Hence, the working time of the ships is very important aspect not only for ship work but also for crew and officer efficiency. First, according to the International Maritime Organization (IMO), working hours are the number of hours a seafarer works, under the supervision of a commander outside the crew’s quarter. In the vessel hours of rest implies the time excluding the working hours and not inclusive of intermittent breaks. What Are the Laws? The International Labor Organization (ILO) places legal restrictions on working hours on ships, taking into account the needs of the marine industry. The ILO MNC Work states that the working hours of ships are as follows: • Under normal circumstances, 8 hours a day with one day rest • In 24 hour period maximum up t...