Singapore legislation

Regulation 16

of Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Seafarer Recruitment and Placement Services) Regulations 2014

Regulation 16

Foreign seafarer recruitment and placement services

A shipowner shall ensure that if he uses a seafarer recruitment and placement service located in a state or territory which has acceded to or ratified the Convention, that seafarer recruitment and placement service is authorised or licensed by the relevant authority in that state or territory.