Malaysia legislation
Section 45
Section 45
Manning where yacht goes on a voyage or otherwise is not on a voyage
(1)
A Langkawi yacht shall be manned in accordance with the yacht safe manning document issued by the Director General in the prescribed form and with the prescribed conditions.
(2)
Where a Langkawi yacht is not on a voyage and not in safe habourage where it may be left unattended, a sufficient number of crew members shall be on board the yacht at all times to adequately respond to any situation such as fire, sinking or other emergencies which may affect the safety of the yacht and its personnel, and the environment.
(3)
If—
(a)
a Langkawi yacht goes or attempts to go on a voyage in contravention of subsection (1); or
(b)
a Langkawi yacht does not have a sufficient number of crew members as required under subsection (2), the yacht, if in Malaysia, may be detained by the Director General until the contravention ceases.
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Certificated persons to be employed as master and watchkeeping crew members 46.
The owner of a Langkawi yacht shall employ only certificated master and watchkeeping crew members on the yacht.
CONDITIONS OF SERVICE, EMPLOYMENT AND
DISCHARGE
Application of this Act for the employment of master or crew member 46A.
The provisions of this Act shall apply in respect of the employment of a master or crew member of a Langkawi yacht.