Malaysia legislation
Section 109
Section 109
(2)
The Article of Agreement mentioned in subsection (1) shall be signed by the master and every seafarer in front of the Port Officer or any other officer authorized by the Director of Marine.
(3)
The owner or master shall ensure—
(a)
that the particulars of seafarers in the Article of Agreement are updated whenever changes are made relating to the engagement or discharge of seafarers; and
(b)
that the Article of Agreement is available for inspection at all times and the owner or master shall submit the Article of Agreement to the Director of Marine at intervals as determined in the Malaysia Shipping Notice.
(4)
Every owner shall pay the fees prescribed in the Third Schedule upon all engagements and discharges of the seafarers effected under this Part.
(5)
Any owner or master who fails to comply with subsection (1), (2) or (3) commits an offence and shall, on conviction, be liable to a fine not exceeding twenty-five thousand ringgit.
Official log-book.