Singapore legislation
Regulation 26
of Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (Registration and Employment of Seamen) Regulations
Regulation 26
Disciplinary inquiry — circumstances leading to
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.