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SECTION 137: Unavoidable absence to be counted as part of period of service

Part of: Merchant Shipping Act 2007

Absence from work to attend an approved maritime vocational training course or for reasons beyond the control of the seaman concerned such as illness or injury shall be counted as part of the period of service.

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