This Act requires shipping operators to pay non-UK-based seafarers at least the national minimum wage equivalent when their ships use UK harbours. Harbour authorities can request wage declarations and impose charges on non-compliant operators.
A Bill to make provision in relation to the remuneration of seafarers who do not qualify for the national minimum wage
Status: Act of Parliament
Current House: Unassigned
Stage: Royal Assent
Sponsored by: Baroness Vere of Norbiton, Mr Mark Harper
Introduced: 2022-07-06
Royal Assent: 2023-03-23