Section 109
of Merchant Shipping Ordinance 1960
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Section 109
(1)
If a seaman, on or before being engaged, wilfully and fraudulently makes a false statement of the name of his last ship, or alleged last ship, or wilfully and fraudulently makes a false statement of his own name, he shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable to a fine of one hundred dollars.
(2)
The fine may be deducted from any wages which the seaman may earn by virtue of his engagement as aforesaid, and shall, subject to any reimbursement of the loss and expenses, if any, occasioned by any desertion previous to the engagement, be paid into the general revenue.
Entry of offences in official log book.