the legislation could also include…..
The point being it "could" have been included every year for the last 20. I just dont see this as revolutionary, out-the-box thinking. Those that actually write the policies rather than those that review them, have chosen to define a seafarer the same way for the last two decades. This definition is by design not default.
Anyone who has been on a boat for 20 minutes could whip up a decent definition of a seafarer. The Goverments’ definition has remained unchanged for 20 years. I suspect there is reason for that….
…or perhaps they really have just stumpled upon a process were a seafarer could be described as a member of the ships crew, that signs on. Thats a bit of luck after 20 years
