Singapore legislation

Regulation 3

of Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Repatriation) Regulations 2014

Regulation 3

Costs to be borne by shipowners for repatriation of seafarers

A shipowner, who is under a duty to repatriate a seafarer under section 23 of the Act, shall bear the costs of repatriation of the seafarer including the costs of the following:

(a)

the passage to the destination selected by the seafarer for repatriation in accordance with section 23(6) and (7) of the Act;

(b)

the accommodation and food from the time the seafarer leaves the ship until he reaches the repatriation destination;

(c)

the pay and allowances from the time the seafarer leaves the ship until he reaches the repatriation destination;

(d)

the transportation of the seafarer’s personal luggage not exceeding 30 kg to the repatriation destination; and

(e)

the medical treatment when necessary until the seafarer is medically fit to travel to the repatriation destination.