Labour Relations Act, 1995 (Act No. 66 of 1995)

Notices

Statutory Council for the Squid and Related Fisheries of South Africa

Extension to Non-parties of the Main Collective Agreement

5. A Fishing Trip
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5.1. PROVISION OF A BERTH ON A FISHING VESSEL

An employer only guarantees an employee a berth on a specific fishing vessel for the duration of a particular fishing trip, in accordance with the Merchant Shipping Ac.

 

5.2. DURATION OF A FISHING TRIP

The duration of a fishing trip shall be determined by the employer, or his designated representative, prior to the commencement of a particular fishing trip and shall be communicated to the employees who have been granted a berth on the fishing vessel.

Should conditions warrant it, a fishing trip may be extended beyond the initial period communicated to an employee prior to the commencement of a fishing trip, with the mutual consent / agreement of the majority of the employees on board the fishing vessel at that time.