Conditions for harbour access and seafarers' pay-rates: scope and compliance

We are seeking views on proposed new legislation on seafarers’ wage protection. This protection would be achieved by introducing conditions for access to UK ports.

The legislation would mean that seafarers would be paid an equivalent, at least, to the national minimum wage when in UK waters.

This consultation seeks views on the:

• scope of the services to which the new legislation should apply
• compliance processes, including powers of enforcement

An impact assessment of the proposals is included.