Singapore legislation

Clause 5

of Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) Bill

Clause 5

Minimum age for seafarers

(1)

No person shall cause or permit a person below 16 years of age to be employed on board a ship.

(2)

Any person who contravenes subsection (1) shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $5,000.