# The Merchant Shipping (Hours of Work) Regulations 1995, Regulation 3: Duties of master and seamen


Every master and seaman shall, so far as is reasonably practicable, ensure that he is properly rested when commencing duty on a ship and that he obtains adequate rest during periods when he is off-duty.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/157/regulation/3 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/merchant-shipping-hours-of-work-regulations-1995/regulation-3
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