Malaysia legislation
Section 73
Section 73
(2)
Any seafarer of the age of sixteen years and below the age of eighteen years shall not be allowed to—
(a)
engage in night work between 9 o’clock in the evening and 6 o’clock in the morning;
(b)
engage in any work that is likely to jeopardize their health or safety; or
(c)
work as a ship’s cook.
(3)
Notwithstanding subsection (2), the Director of Marine may give an exemption to any person undergoing an approved training programme on board a ship subject to any condition that may be determined by the Director of Marine.
Certification of seafarer.