Firstly, well done on getting a start - good to hear.
I worked out there freelancing a few years back and if i remember rightly, the employed guys were expected to do quite a few days per annum as part of their contract - not a bad thing when starting as you should gain valuable experience.
As for tax, i thought the basic rules were that you are expected to declare any income coming into the UK, (as you are a resident), but i would guess that you will be doing enough days out of the country to qualify for SED, (Seamans Earning Deduction), and should be able to claim it back or not have to pay it at all at the end of the tax year.
Maybe a quick call to a company such as Seatax or SK tax, (marine tax consultants), would be beneficial.
Good luck
I worked out there freelancing a few years back and if i remember rightly, the employed guys were expected to do quite a few days per annum as part of their contract - not a bad thing when starting as you should gain valuable experience.
As for tax, i thought the basic rules were that you are expected to declare any income coming into the UK, (as you are a resident), but i would guess that you will be doing enough days out of the country to qualify for SED, (Seamans Earning Deduction), and should be able to claim it back or not have to pay it at all at the end of the tax year.
Maybe a quick call to a company such as Seatax or SK tax, (marine tax consultants), would be beneficial.
Good luck