1. In this Part—
(a)“the Regulations” means the Merchant Shipping (Seamen’s Documents) Regulations 1987(1);
(b)a reference to the holder of a document is a reference to the person to whom the document has been issued.
2. No fee is payable by a person who has ceased to be regarded as the holder of a British Seaman’s Card or discharge book because it has been lost, destroyed or defaced through the wreck or loss of a ship or fire on board ship.
| (1) Item | (2) Subject of fee | (3) Amount of fee | (4) Premium service fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | The issue of a British Seaman’s Card to a British seaman under regulation 5 of the Regulations | £40 | £50 |
| 2. | The issue of a British Seaman’s Card to a person who would, but for regulation 9 of the Regulations, be regarded as the holder of such a card | £40 | £50 |
| 3. | The issue to a British seaman of a discharge book under regulation 17(1) or 18(1) or (2) of the Regulations | £40 | £50 |