Merchant Shipping Order, 2002 · s 53

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s 53

(I)

Any person or employer who-

{a}

contravenes section 52; or

{b)

selects or engages a seaman otherwise than in accordance with regulations made under section 54, shall be guilty of an offence and liable on conviction to a fme not exceeding $2,000

or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months or both.

(2)

Any person or seaman who accepts employment or works in a ship as a seaman otherwise than in accordance with regulations made under section 54

shall be guilty of an offence and liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $2,000

or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months or both.

Regulations relating to seamen.