Hi Folks

My question is, if a British seaman working on a foreign flagged vessel (owned by a British company) in Spain, has an injury that if in the UK would be reportable under RIDDOR then should it be reported to the HSE under RIDDOR?
There is nothing I can find on the HSE web site and the Maritime and Coastgurd Agency will not commit to an answer.
Any help gratefully recieved

regards Elliot

Thanks for that Jim, I was just making sure as our H&S Consultant is not Experience in Marine work and was terying to make it a RIDDOR

regards Elliot

For a UK flagged vessel the HSE / RIDDOR system is not applicable unless the incident concerns a shore employee working on the vessel WHILST it is alongside in the UK. There is an MoU on the MCA website showing the borders between the HSE on one side and the MCA / MAIB on the other side.

For interest, the disease element is not reportable at all under maritime legislation, although this will be out for consultation soon.

Ref SI 2005 No 881.

For foreign flagged ships, see the relevant flag state rules. The HSE may have jurisdiction, but only when the vessel is alongside in a UK port.

I am aware that a consultation paper is being prepared - not yet published so cannot say if any changes to reporting times.

As to reporting time the regs require "as soon as practicable". Not sure where you got the 3 days from - the only reference is the same concept as the 3 day rule under RIDDOR.