Singapore legislation

Clause 81

of Merchant Shipping Bill

Clause 81

Appeal against fine for disciplinary

(1)

A seaman on whom a fine has been imposed for a disciplinary offence may, in accordance with the regulations made under this section, appeal against the decision to the Director, and on such an appeal, the Director may confirm or quash the decision and may remit the whole or part of the fine.

(2)

The Minister may make regulations under this section to provide for —

(a)

the procedure to be followed on any such appeal;

(b)

the time within which notice of an intended appeal is to be given by the appellant to the master and by the master to the Director; and

(c)

the place at which the appeal is to be heard.