Summary
The Royal Navy has introduced new rules to limit how much alcohol sailors can drink while on ships. These rules limit sailors to 14 units of alcohol a week, with no more than three units per day and at least two days per week without alcohol. These changes align with health advice from the UK’s chief medical officer and aim to keep sailors fit for their duties.
Key Facts
- The Royal Navy limits sailors to 14 units of alcohol per week on ships.
- Sailors should not drink more than three units of alcohol per day on ships.
- Ships must have two alcohol-free days each week.
- Zero and low-alcohol drinks will be sold on ships.
- The new rules follow UK health advice to keep sailors fit for operations.
- Sailors must pay for their own drinks, just like under previous rules.
- Senior sailors may use discretion in applying the rules to themselves.
- The Royal Navy's alcohol regulations on ships have evolved over the years, ending the tradition of daily rum rations in 1970.
