Singapore legislation

Section 39

of Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Act 1996

Section 39

Penalty for employment of seamen in contravention of section 38 or of regulations made under section 40

(1)

Any person or employer who —

(a)

contravenes section 38; or

(b)

selects or engages a seaman otherwise than in accordance with regulations made under section 40,shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $2,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months or to both.

(2)

Any person or seaman who accepts employment or works in a vessel as a seaman otherwise than in accordance with regulations made under section 40 shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $2,000 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months or to both.

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