Section 59: Interpretation of Part IV
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59. Interpretation of Part IV
(1) In this Part—
“crew agreement” has the meaning given to it in section 60;
“relief and maintenance” includes the provision of surgical or medical
treatment and such dental and optical treatment (including the repair or
replacement of any appliance) as cannot be postponed without impairing
efficiency;
“ship’s boat” includes a life-raft.
(2) A reference in this Part to “going to sea” includes a reference to going to sea from any country outside Mauritius.
(3) For the purposes of this Part—
(a) a seafarer is discharged from a ship when his employment in
that ship is terminated; and
(b) a seafarer discharged from a ship in any country and left there
shall be deemed to be left behind in that country, notwithstanding that the ship also remains there.
Sub-Part II – Engagement, Wages and Discharge