Singapore legislation

Clause 37

of Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) Bill

Clause 37

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

A shipowner shall be 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 his ship.

Clause 37 — Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) Bill