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Section 63: Improper discharge

Merchant Shipping Act · PART IV: ENGAGEMENT, DISCHARGE AND WELFARE OF SEAMEN

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63. Improper discharge Where a seafarer who has signed a crew agreement is discharged otherwise than in accordance with its terms before the commencement of the voyage, or before one month’s wages has been earned, without fault on his part justifying that discharge, and without his consent, the seafarer shall be entitled to receive from the person employing him, in addition to any wages which he has earned, compensation for the damage caused to him by the discharge not exceeding one month’s wages. [Issue 2] M62 – 38 Revised Laws of Mauritius

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