Singapore legislation

Section 37

of Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) Act 2014

Section 37

Shipowner’s liability in respect of burial or cremation of seafarer

A shipowner is liable to pay any expenses reasonably incurred in connection with a seafarer’s burial or cremation, if the seafarer dies on board or ashore while employed to work on the shipowner’s ship.

Section 37 — Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) Act 2014