- You are considered a member of coastwise crew if you are in businesses defined in Article 3(1), (2) and Article 23(1) of the Maritime Transport Act or if you have signed a labor contract, working in those businesses for more than 6 months in accordance with Article 3(5) of the Vessel Crew Act - However, this is limited the crew going on a coastwise ship applicable to the Vessel Crew Act, which also weighs more than 5 tones ***