Section 81 — Equality Act 2010: Ships and hovercraft

Ships and hovercraft 81 1 This Part applies in relation to—

a work on ships, b work on hovercraft, and c seafarers, only in such circumstances as are prescribed.

2 For the purposes of this section, it does not matter whether employment arises or work is carried out within or outside the United Kingdom. 3 “ Ship ” has the same meaning as in the Merchant Shipping Act 1995. 4 “ Hovercraft ” has the same meaning as in the Hovercraft Act 1968. 5 “ Seafarer ” means a person employed or engaged in any capacity on board a ship or hovercraft.

6 Nothing in this section affects the application of any other provision of this Act to conduct outside England and Wales or Scotland.