Conduct of ballot: merchant seamen
7. In Article 111 (conduct of ballot) for paragraphs (3) and (4) there shall be substituted—
“(3) Paragraph (4) applies to a merchant seaman if the trade union reasonably believes that—
(a)he will be employed in a ship either at sea or at a place outside Northern Ireland at some time in the period during which votes may be cast; and
(b)it will be convenient for him to receive a voting paper and to vote while on the ship or while at a place where the ship is rather than in accordance with paragraph (2).
(4) Where this paragraph applies to a merchant seaman he shall, if it is reasonably practicable—
(a)have a voting paper made available to him while on the ship or while at a place where the ship is; and
(b)be given an opportunity to vote while on the ship or while at a place where the ship is.”.