Explanatory note
These Regulations amend the Merchant Shipping (Maintenance of Seamen's Dependants) Regulations 1972 by the addition of a reference to certain benefit awarded under the Supplementary Benefits etc. Act (Northern Ireland) 1966 to the category of expenses in respect of which a notice under section 17 of the Merchant Shipping Act 1970 may be served on a seaman's employer by a responsible authority.