# The Merchant Shipping (Fees) Regulations 1988, Paragraph 2: Fees for the Engagement and Discharge of Seamen


For the engagement and discharge of seamen before a Superintendent pursuant to the Crew Agreements Regulations, or for any service rendered in connection with a crew agreement at the request of the owner, agent or master:—
Service
Fee
(a) Where the service is performed elsewhere than in aMarine Office:—
(i) On Monday to Friday (excluding Public Holidays) between 9.00 am and 5.00 pm.
The fee will be determined by the amount of work involved, including travelling time, charged at an hourly rate of £22 subject to a minimum fee of £22
(ii) At all other times
200% of the appropriate fee under (1) above
These fees are exclusive of travel and subsistence expenses which will be charged additionally
(b) Where the service is performed in a Marine Office:—
(i) On Monday to Friday (excluding Public Holidays) between 9.00 am and 5.00 pm
The fee will be determined by the amount of work involved charged at an hourly rate of £22 subject to a minimum fee of £5.50
(ii) At all other times
200% of the appropriate fee under (1) above.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1988/1485/schedule/part/IX/paragraph/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/merchant-shipping-fees-regulations-1988/schedule/part-IX/paragraph-2
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