Singapore legislation
Regulation 18
of Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (Registration and Employment of Seamen) Regulations
Regulation 18
Engagement of seamen in emergencies
Subregulation 1
In a case of an emergency or where a ship arrives and sails again during the hours when the Authority’s office is closed, an employer may select and engage any registered seaman who is not at the time of selection under suspension without first obtaining the approval of the Authority.
Subregulation 2
In all cases under paragraph (1), the employer shall forward to the Authority within 48 hours of the selection and engagement —
(a)
a return showing the name, registration card number and the category in which the seaman is engaged; and
(b)
a statement of the circumstances in which the selection or engagement was made.