Regulation 16(1) A seafarer is entitled to annual paid leave in accordance with sub regulation (3) in respect of each twelve months of employment.(2) Without limiting sub regulation (1), a seafarer is entitled to shore leave.(3) Subject to a collective agreement providing for an appropriate method of calculation that takes account of the special needs of seafarers, the annual leave entitlement of a seafarer shall be calculated on the basis of a minimum of two and half calendar days per month of employment.(4) Except in cases provided for by the Director- General, an agreement to forgo the annual leave entitlement under sub regulation (3) is void.