Malaysia legislation

Section 91

of MERCHANT SHIPPING ORDINANCE (AMENDMENT) ACT 2016

Section 91

(2)

Seafarers shall be granted shore leave to benefit their health and well-being and consistent with the operational requirements of their positions.

(3)

Any agreement to forgo the minimum annual leave with pay as provided in subsection (1) is prohibited except in cases as determined by the

Director of Marine.

(4)

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

Repatriation.

Section 91 — AKTA ORDINAN PERKAPALAN SAUDAGAR (PINDAAN) 2016