Singapore legislation

Clause 66

of Merchant Shipping Bill

Clause 66

Wages on termination of service by illness

Where the service of a seaman terminates before the date contemplated in his agreement, by reason of his being left ashore at any place outside his port of return under a medical certificate of unfitness or inability to proceed on a voyage, the seaman shall be entitled to wages up to the time of such termination, but not for any longer period.