# The Social Security (Industrial Injuries) (Mariners' Benefits) Regulations 1975, Regulation 4: Accidents happening to pilots


An accident happening to a mariner employed as a pilot who normally plies his trade as a pilot from a port in Great Britain shall be treated as arising in the course of his employment if it happens—
(a) while, with a view to carrying out his duties as such pilot, he is on board or is embarking in or disembarking from any ship or vessel; or
(b) while, having left such ship or vessel at a place other than the port from which he normally plies his trade, he is returning without undue delay to that port.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1975/470/regulation/4 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/social-security-industrial-injuries-mariners-benefits-regulations-1975/regulation-4
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