Malaysia legislation
Section 74
Section 74
(a)
issued by the Director of Marine in accordance with the rules made under this Part; or
(b)
issued by other countries or training institutions and recognized by the Director of Marine.
(2)
The owner shall ensure that the seafarers have undergone training and hold appropriate certificates in the particular field to perform their duties on board a ship in accordance with the requirements of this Part or the rules made under this Part.
(3)
The Port Officer may detain the ship until the owner replaces the seafarer who is not properly certified with a seafarer who is certified in that capacity before the ship is allowed to continue its voyage.
(4)
Any person who fails to comply with subsection (1) or (2), respectively, commits an offence and shall, on conviction, be liable to a fine not exceeding fifty thousand ringgit.
(5)
This section shall not apply where a dispensation has been issued under section 77.
Merchant Shipping Ordinance (Amendment)
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Suspension or cancellation of certificate.