Singapore legislation

Clause 33

of Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) Bill

Clause 33

Access to medical care ashore

A shipowner shall take such measures as are necessary and practicable to ensure that seafarers employed on his ship have access when in port to —

(a)

outpatient treatment for sickness and injury;

(b)

hospitalisation when necessary; and

(c)

facilities for dental treatment.

Clause 33 — Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) Bill