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MSN 1767 explains that they will not be taken to apply to those whose normal place of work is ashore but who are working on a sea-going ship on a temporary or short-term basis, e. g. fitters, guest lecturers and entertainers, research scientists, riding crews, trainees and volunteers on sail training ships who are not carrying out safety-critical roles, provided they are covered by The Working Time Regulations (SI 1998/1833). (These Regulations implement in the UK the requirements of Directive 93/104/EC, which contain general rules for the regulation of working time. A supplementary Directive, 1999/63/EC, regulates seafarers’ working time. )
