46. Master to deliver account of wages
Feedback & supportThe master of every ship shall, before paying off or discharging a seaman, deliver to the seaman at the time and in the manner provided by this Act a full and true account, in a form approved by the Minister, of the seaman’s wages, and of all deductions to be made therefrom on any account whatever.
master
“master” includes every person, except a pilot, having command or charge of any ship;
The account shall be delivered at or before the time of the seaman leaving the ship or to the Superintendent not less than 24 hours before the discharge or payment off.
seaman
“seaman” includes every person, except a master or pilot, employed or engaged in any capacity as part of the crew on board any ship;
Any master of a ship who fails without reasonable cause to comply with this section shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction for each offence to a fine not exceeding $100.[59
ship
“ship” includes every description of vessel used in navigation not propelled by oars;