<prompt> Human: I am a merchant mariner who currently works for a private company who was contracted out by the government to operate a government vessel. I work 12 hours a day, 7 days a week however only get paid OT for 28 hours a week. I have learned this is because it is stated in the contract between the company and the government that the normal work week is 56 hours rather than the normal 40 and after that we will receive OT. Im wondering about the legality of all of this. Should I not be receiving an extra 16 hours of OT a week for the weekends or is this not the case as it was all in the original contract between the company and government? Thanks!  <response>: A quick google search would seem to indicate that seamen are not covered by normal OT rules - 