Singapore legislation
Section 25
Section 25
Penalty for receiving remuneration from seamen for engagement
(1)
A person shall not demand or receive directly or indirectly from a seaman or apprentice to the sea service, or from a person seeking employment as a seaman or apprentice to the sea service, or from a person on his behalf, any remuneration whatever for providing him with employment other than such fees as are authorised by the Minister.
(2)
Any person who acts in contravention of this section shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction for each offence to a fine not exceeding $100.[38