Section 88

The master shall record every discharge in the Article of Agreement, seafarer’s record book and official log-book.

If a Malaysian ship ceases to be registered under this Ordinance, the seafarers employed on board the ship shall be discharged from the ship unless the seafarers consent in writing to continue with their employment on board the ship.

The signing-off of the Article of Agreement by the seafarer at the time of his discharge from employment on board the ship shall not constitute a waiver on his part of any claims he may have against the owner and the ship during his employment.

The Director of Marine may determine the manner for the seafarers to be discharged under this

Part in the Malaysia Shipping Notice.

The master or owner who fails to comply with subsection (1) or (2) commits an offence and shall, on conviction, be liable to a fine not exceeding five thousand ringgit.

Obligation of owner with respect to seaworthiness of ship.