Singapore legislation

Clause 55

of Merchant Shipping Bill

Clause 55

Discharge of seamen when ship ceases to be registered in Singapore

Where a ship registered in Singapore ceases to be so registered, any seaman employed on the ship shall be discharged from the ship unless he consents in writing to continue his employment on the ship; and sections 56 to 59 shall apply in relation to his wages as if the ship had remained registered in Singapore.