Under section 79 of the RTSA, a professional seaman who is not on duty, but in an emergency would or might be required under his employment contract to take action to protect the safety of passengers, commits an offence if his ability to take such action is impaired because of drink or drugs, and commits a separate offence if the proportion of alcohol in his breath, blood or urine exceeds the prescribed limit.)
What offences may be committed under the Railways and Transport Safety Act 2003 by a seaman who is not on duty?
