Is Seamen’s Registry Board (Amendment) Bill still in force?

Yes — Seamen’s Registry Board (Amendment) Bill is currently in force.

When did Seamen’s Registry Board (Amendment) Bill take effect?

Seamen’s Registry Board (Amendment) Bill was first recorded in 1968.

How many clauses does Seamen’s Registry Board (Amendment) Bill have?

Seamen’s Registry Board (Amendment) Bill contains 2 clauses.

Where can I read the official version of Seamen’s Registry Board (Amendment) Bill?

The official text of Seamen’s Registry Board (Amendment) Bill is published at sso.agc.gov.sg.

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Seamen’s Registry Board (Amendment) Bill

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Type: Bill
Status: In force
Enacted: 1968
Sections: 2

Quick answer

About this bill

Seamen’s Registry Board (Amendment) Bill is Singapore Bill, cited as Bill 42 1968, currently marked in force and first recorded in 1968.

Clause 1

Short title and commencement

This Act may be cited as the Seamen’s Registry Board (Amendment) Act, 1968, and shall come into operation on such date as the Minister may, by notification in the Gazette, appoint.

Clause 2

Amendment of section 2

Section 2 of the Seamen’s Registry Board Ordinance, 1957, is hereby amended by deleting the definition of “seaman” appearing therein and substituting therefor the following: —“ “seaman” means any person normally engaged on ship’s articles on any ship going beyond the limits of any port, or place declared to be a port, from time to time by order of the President under the provisions of the Merchant Shipping Ordinance (Cap. 207), except —

(a)

masters, mates, engineers, radio officers, pursers, cadets, chinchews, compradores, or any member of the chinchew or compradore staff, laundrymen and stevedores; and

(b)

probationer deckhands, probationer engine-room hands, probationer catering hands under any training scheme approved by the Minister;”.

Common questions

What is Seamen’s Registry Board (Amendment) Bill?: Seamen’s Registry Board (Amendment) Bill is Singapore Bill, cited as Bill 42 1968, currently marked in force and first recorded in 1968.
Is Seamen’s Registry Board (Amendment) Bill still in force?: Yes — Seamen’s Registry Board (Amendment) Bill is currently in force.
When did Seamen’s Registry Board (Amendment) Bill take effect?: Seamen’s Registry Board (Amendment) Bill was first recorded in 1968.
How many clauses does Seamen’s Registry Board (Amendment) Bill have?: Seamen’s Registry Board (Amendment) Bill contains 2 clauses.
Where can I read the official version of Seamen’s Registry Board (Amendment) Bill?: The official text of Seamen’s Registry Board (Amendment) Bill is published at sso.agc.gov.sg.