Regulation 26
Disciplinary inquiry — circumstances leading to
of Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (Registration and Employment of Seamen) Regulations
Subject to the provisions of this Part, the Director may hold an inquiry whenever he reasonably believes or receives a written complaint alleging that a seaman —
has deserted his ship;
has been convicted in Singapore or elsewhere of a criminal offence which in the opinion of the Authority makes his employment as a seaman undesirable;
has misconducted himself during the period of engagement or otherwise;
has received an adverse assessment of his conduct or ability;
has refused to undergo any medical examination required by the Authority under these Regulations;
after having been selected by an employer for employment, has refused without sufficient reason to sign-on and embark on board a ship;
has been charged in a court of law in Singapore or elsewhere for possessing, consuming or trafficking in drugs notwithstanding that there has been no conviction;
has failed to comply with any direction of the Authority; or
has caused wilful destruction or damage to the property of the Authority.