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What action should a UK shipmaster take regarding a seaman who was drunk on board while off duty?

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(1) ensure the safety of the ship, personnel and the seaman himself; (2) if there was no threat to safety, take no action beyond an informal warning unless the company’s, charterer’s or ship’s rules prohibit alcohol; (3) perhaps give a drug and alcohol test (if equipment is available) before the seaman starts work again.

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Why should a seaman not be drunk when off duty? Why caution the man in the above case?

What action should a UK shipmaster take regarding a seaman who is drunk while on duty?