Royal Fleet Auxiliary: Maritime Labour Convention
Commons · Question 111106 · Tabled 5 Feb 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record
Answered 10 Feb 2026
Question
Asked by Grahame Morris
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department applies the provisions of the Maritime Labour Convention to the (a) merchant navy seafarers and (b) vessels in the Royal Fleet Auxiliary.
Answer
Answered by Louise Sandher-Jones, 10 Feb 2026
The Ministry of Defence applies the Maritime Labour Convention in accordance with its application in UK Legislation. Where a Disapplication, Exemption or Derogation exists in UK legislation, then Secretary of State for Defence’s Policy on Health and Safet...