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Navy Introduces New Alcohol Limits for Sailors While on Ship
The Royal Navy limits sailors to 14 alcohol units weekly with two alcohol-free days to improve health and operational readiness amid 48% excess drinking rates.
- On Thursday, the Royal Navy, the defence ministry said, restricted alcohol consumption at sea, replacing the previous 'two-can rule' for sailors.
- Following centuries of naval drinking culture, military doctors advised limits to meet government health targets, ending the Royal Navy history of the rum 'tot' in July 1970.
- Each vessel will be required to be alcohol-free at least two days each week, bars aboard ships will stock zero and low-alcohol products, and sailors may be asked to log drinks at the bar.
- A Royal Navy spokesperson said, `The updated policy aligns with advice from the UK chief medical officer, ensuring that our people remain fit for naval operations` while sailors worry about potential full alcohol bans, and retired Rear Admiral Chris Parry emphasized trusting sailors to set rules.
- Official documents titled Alcohol Policy Onboard Ships, seen by the Daily Mail, estimate 48 per cent of crew drink to excess, down from 55 per cent in 2023, highlighting the need for stricter policies.
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