Malaysia legislation
Section 115
Section 115
(a)
disobey lawful commands which are required to be obeyed while the ship is at sea;
(b)
neglect any duty which is required to be discharged; or
(c)
impede the progress of a voyage or the navigation of a ship.
(2)
The seafarer who fails to comply with subsection (1) commits an offence and shall, on conviction, be liable to a fine not exceeding fifty thousand ringgit or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years or to both.
(3)
In proceedings for an offence under this section, it shall be for the defence to prove that at the time of the act of the accused the provision of subsection 114(2) applies.
Maritime Labour Certificate or Interim
Maritime Labour Certificate
Application.