Seafarer Work and Rest Hours Compliance Log

Inspection template for recording seafarer work and rest hours and verifying compliance with the 10-hour minimum rest in any 24-hour period and 77-hour minimum rest in any 7-day period, with violation flagging for watchkeepers and other covered crew.

Inspection Setup and Scope

• Inspection date and vessel identification recorded
  Record the date of inspection, vessel name, IMO number if available, and voyage or port call reference.
• Inspection period defined
  Specify the exact 24-hour and 7-day review window used for this log.
• Crew population and watchkeeper list identified
  List the crew members and watchkeepers included in the review, including rank or duty assignment.

Daily Work and Rest Record Review

• Work and rest entries are complete for each covered seafarer
  Verify that each seafarer has recorded duty and rest periods for the review window.
• Entries include start and end times for each duty/rest period
  Check that each record shows measurable start and end times rather than only totals.
• Records are signed or acknowledged by the seafarer and responsible officer
  Confirm the log has been reviewed and acknowledged according to shipboard procedure.
• Missing or amended entries are explained and traceable
  Verify that corrections, overwrites, or gaps are documented with a reason and reviewer initials.

24-Hour Rest Compliance

• Minimum rest in any 24-hour period
  Enter the minimum rest hours observed for each covered seafarer in the selected 24-hour period.
• Any 24-hour rest shortfall identified
  Flag if any covered seafarer received less than 10 hours rest in the selected 24-hour period.
• Rest was distributed in at least two periods when applicable
  Check whether rest was split in a manner consistent with shipboard rest-hour rules and local procedure.

7-Day Rest Compliance

• Minimum rest in any 7-day period
  Enter the minimum cumulative rest hours observed for each covered seafarer in the selected 7-day period.
• Any 7-day rest shortfall identified
  Flag if any covered seafarer received less than 77 hours rest in the selected 7-day period.
• Excessive consecutive work periods identified
  Check for patterns indicating fatigue risk, such as repeated long duty periods or insufficient recovery time.

Violations, Exceptions, and Corrective Actions

• All violations are flagged with seafarer name, date, and duration
  Confirm each non-compliance is clearly identified with the affected person, time period, and measured shortfall.
• Corrective action documented for each violation
  Document the corrective action taken or planned, such as schedule adjustment, relief assignment, or management notification.
• Exception or emergency work is supported by justification
  If rest limits were interrupted by emergency, drill, or safety-critical work, record the reason and approval path.