Singapore legislation
Regulation 16
of Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (Registration and Employment of Seamen) Regulations
Regulation 16
Transfers between categories of seamen
A registered seaman may be transferred to a category of seamen in the register other than the one in which he is currently registered but he is not eligible for another such transfer for a period of 12 months from the date of transfer, or such shorter period as the Authority may in its discretion decide.