# The Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Hours of Work) Regulations 2018, Regulation 17: Shore leave


The shipowner and the master of a ship to which this regulation applies must ensure that shore leave is granted to seafarers who work on the ship to benefit their health and well-being where consistent with the operational requirements of their positions.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2018/58/regulation/17 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/merchant-shipping-maritime-labour-convention-hours-of-work-regulations-2018/regulation-17
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