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81Ships and hovercraftE+W+S

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(1)This Part applies in relation to—

(a)work on ships,

(b)work on hovercraft, and

(c)seafarers,

only in such circumstances as are prescribed.

(2)For the purposes of this section, it does not matter whether employment arises or work is carried out within or outside the United Kingdom.

(3)Ship” has the same meaning as in the Merchant Shipping Act 1995.

(4)Hovercraft” has the same meaning as in the Hovercraft Act 1968.

(5)Seafarer” means a person employed or engaged in any capacity on board a ship or hovercraft.

(6)Nothing in this section affects the application of any other provision of this Act to conduct outside England and Wales or Scotland.

Commencement Information

I1S. 81 wholly in force; s. 81 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 216; s. 81 in force for certain purposes at 6.7.2010 by S.I. 2010/1736, art. 2, Sch.; s. 81 in force at 1.10.2010 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2(1)(5)(e) (with art. 15)

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