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Merchant Shipping Act 1995 · 2020 Revised Edition · Part 4 · Crew Matters
55. Discharge of seamen when ship ceases to be registered in Singapore
Feedback & supportWhere a ship registered in Singapore ceases to be so registered, any seaman employed on the ship must be discharged from the ship unless the seaman consents in writing to continue his or her employment on the ship; and sections 56 to 59 apply in relation to his or her wages as if the ship had remained registered in Singapore.
ship
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“ship” means any kind of vessel used in navigation by water, however propelled or moved and includes —(a)a barge, lighter or other floating vessel;(b)an air-cushion vehicle, or other similar craft, used wholly or primarily in navigation by water; and(c)an off-shore industry mobile unit;