Singapore legislation
Regulation 33
of Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (Registration and Employment of Seamen) Regulations
Regulation 33
When Director shall dismiss charge
The Director is to forthwith dismiss the charge against the seaman if —
(a)
the complainant or his representative fails to appear at the inquiry without giving any prior explanation in writing acceptable to the Director; or
(b)
at any stage of the inquiry the Director is of the opinion that the evidence brought forward is insufficient or that there is no evidence to substantiate the charge.