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These Regulations may be cited as the Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Seafarer Employment Agreement, Shipowners\u2019 Liabilities and Wages) Regulations, 2014.\", \"element\": \"section\", \"heading\": null}, {\"eId\": \"sec_2\", \"num\": \"2.\", \"text\": \"Definitions 2. In these Regulations \u2014 \u201cauthorized person\u201d means a person authorized by the Chief Executive Officer to carry out inspections and audits for the purposes of these Regulations and includes any surveyor of ships appointed under section 419 of the Law; \u201cChief Executive Officer\u201d means the Chief Executive Officer of MACI appointed under section 9 of the Maritime Authority Law (2013 Revision); \u201cConvention Government\u201d means a Government, other than the Cayman Islands, which is a Party to the Maritime Labour Convention; Regulation 3 Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Seafarer Employment Agreement, Shipowners\u2019 Liabilities and Wages) Regulations, 2014 SL 44 of 2014 \u201cDeclaration of Maritime Labour Compliance\u201d means, in relation to a ship, the valid Part 1 and Part 2 documents drawn up and issued in accordance with the Maritime Labour Convention, in the forms corresponding to the relevant models given in Appendix A5-II of the Convention and having the contents, duration and validity specified in regulation 5.1.3 and standard A5.1.3 of the Convention; \u201cMaritime Labour Certificate\u201d and \u201cinterim Maritime Labour Certificate\u201d mean a Certificate issued in accordance with the Maritime Labour Convention; \u201cMaritime Labour Convention\u201d means the Convention adopted on 23rd February 2006 by the General Conference of the International Labour Organization, as amended from time to time; \u201cRepatriation Regulations\u201d means the Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Repatriation) Regulations, 2014; \u201cseafarer\u201d means any person, including a master, who is employed or engages or works in any capacity on board a ship and whose normal place of work is on a ship; \u201cseafarer employment agreement\u201d means, in relation to a seafarer, the agreement between a seafarer and a shipowner required by regulation 5; and \u201cshipowner\u201d means \u2014 (a) in relation to a ship which has a valid Maritime Labour Certificate, the person identified as the shipowner on that Certificate; or (b) in relation to any other ship, the owner of the ship or, if different, any other organization or person such as the manager, or the bareboat charterer, that has assumed the responsibility for the operation of the ship from the owner. 3. Application 3. (1) Subject to paragraph (3), these Regulations (other than regulations 24 and 25) apply to \u2014 (a) Cayman Islands ships, wherever they may be; and (b) while they are in Cayman Islands waters, to ships \u2014 (i) which are not Cayman Islands ships; and (ii) to which regulations 24 and 25 do not apply. (2) Regulations 24 and 25 apply to non-Cayman Islands ships, while they are within Cayman Islands waters if \u2014 (a) the Maritime Labour Convention is in force for the State whose flag the ship is entitled to fly; and (b) the ship carries \u2014 Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Seafarer Employment Agreement, Shipowners\u2019 Liabilities and Wages) Regulations, 2014 Regulation 4 SL 44 of 2014 (i) a Maritime Labour Certificate to which a Declaration of Maritime Labour Compliance is attached; or (ii) an interim Maritime Labour Certificate. (3) These Regulations do not apply to \u2014 (a) pleasure vessels; (b) fishing vessels; (c) warships or naval auxiliaries; or (d) offshore installations whilst on their working stations. PART II - SEAFARER EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS\", \"element\": \"section\", \"heading\": null}, {\"eId\": \"sec_4\", \"num\": \"4.\", \"text\": \"Duty to enter seafarer employment agreement 4. Every seafarer working on a ship to which these regulations applies shall have a written agreement with the shipowner, known as a seafarer employment agreement.\", \"element\": \"section\", \"heading\": null}, {\"eId\": \"sec_5\", \"num\": \"5.\", \"text\": \"Content of seafarer employment agreement 5. (1) Subject to paragraph (2), a seafarer employment agreement shall have the content prescribed in Schedule 1. (2) Such provision may be achieved by incorporating reference to another document. (3) A seafarer employment agreement shall include a statement by the seafarer and the shipowner confirming \u2014 (a) that the shipowner has provided a sufficient opportunity for the seafarer to review and take advice on the terms and conditions of the agreement; (b) that the shipowner has explained the rights and responsibilities of the seafarer under the agreement; and (c) that the seafarer enters into the agreement freely.\", \"element\": \"section\", \"heading\": null}, {\"eId\": \"sec_6\", \"num\": \"6.\", \"text\": \"Minimum notice period 6. (1) Subject to paragraphs (2) and (4), the minimum period of notice which shall be given before terminating a seafarer employment agreement is seven days. (2) The parties to a seafarer employment agreement may agree that a shorter minimum period of notice applies. (3) The minimum period of notice which shall be given by a seafarer before terminating a seafarer employment agreement, whether pursuant to paragraph (1) or otherwise, shall not be more than the minimum such period of notice which shall be given by the shipowner. Regulation 7 Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Seafarer Employment Agreement, Shipowners\u2019 Liabilities and Wages) Regulations, 2014 SL 44 of 2014 (4) Nothing in this regulation prevents a party from terminating a seafarer employment agreement without penalty notwithstanding that the minimum period of notice has not been given where it is reasonable to do so on compassionate grounds or for reasons of serious misconduct.\", \"element\": \"section\", \"heading\": null}, {\"eId\": \"sec_7\", \"num\": \"7.\", \"text\": \"Documents 7. (1) As soon as is practicable after entering a seafarer employment agreement, the shipowner shall provide to the seafarer the agreement signed by the seafarer and by or on behalf of the shipowner. (2) The shipowner shall ensure that a copy of the seafarer employment agreement for each seafarer on a ship is held on board, and shall allow each seafarer to see the copy of their seafarer employment agreement on request. (3) As soon as is practicable after a seafarer employment agreement is terminated, the shipowner shall provide to the seafarer a record of the seafarer\u2019s employment under that agreement. (4) For the purposes of paragraph (3), a record of employment \u2014 (a) shall contain provision on the matters set out in Schedule 2; (b) shall not contain provision as to the quality of the seafarer\u2019s work; and (c) shall not contain provision as to the seafarer\u2019s wages. (5) In paragraphs (1) and (2), reference to a seafarer employment agreement includes a copy of any document referred to in that agreement in accordance with regulation 8(2).\", \"element\": \"section\", \"heading\": null}, {\"eId\": \"sec_8\", \"num\": \"8.\", \"text\": \"Foreign language seafarer employment agreement 8. (1) This regulation applies where a seafarer on a ship to which this regulation applies has a seafarer employment agreement which is not in English. (2) Subject to paragraph (3), the shipowner shall ensure that an English translation of the provisions of the seafarer employment agreement is held on board. (3) In paragraph (2), reference to the provisions of a seafarer employment agreement includes provisions incorporated in accordance with regulation 5(2).\", \"element\": \"section\", \"heading\": null}, {\"eId\": \"sec_9\", \"num\": \"9.\", \"text\": \"Duty of master to produce seafarer employment agreement 9. The master of a ship to which this regulation applies shall produce to the Chief Executive Officer, or the Shipping Master (or any person acting on their behalf) on demand copies of any documentation held on board pursuant to regulation 7(2) and 8(2). Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Seafarer Employment Agreement, Shipowners\u2019 Liabilities and Wages) Regulations, 2014 Regulation 10 SL 44 of 2014\", \"element\": \"section\", \"heading\": null}, {\"eId\": \"sec_10\", \"num\": \"10.\", \"text\": \"Duty to provide annual leave entitlement 10. (1) The shipowner shall ensure that every seafarer is given an annual leave entitlement not less than 38 days per annum. (2) Annual leave shall be accrued at no less than 3.20 days per month and where a seafarer does not serve for a full year, this shall be calculated on a prorated basis. (3) Except where the seafarer employment agreement is terminated before leave can be taken, any agreement to forego, for payment, the leave entitlement required under paragraph (1), is prohibited and any such agreement is void. (4) The leave entitlement in paragraph (1) shall be inclusive and there is no further entitlement to any customary and public holidays. (5) The following shall not be counted as part of annual leave with pay \u2014 (a) any period of incapacity through injury through illness or injury or through maternity leave; (b) temporary shore leave granted to a seafarer whilst under a seafarer employment agreement complying with these Regulations; (c) any time taken travelling to, or returning from, a ship; (d) time incurred on approved training courses; and (e) any compensatory leave following drills, emergencies or other unplanned periods of duty. (6) The leave entitlement in this regulation shall begin to accrue when the seafarer leaves the seafarer\u2019s place of residence to join the ship and will cease when the seafarer is returned in accordance with the Repatriation Regulations. (7) A seafarer shall be entitled to take annual leave in the place where the seafarer has a substantial connection, which may be the same place to which the seafarer is entitled to be repatriated in accordance with regulation 5 of the Repatriation Regulations, except where the seafarer consents to take leave in another place. (8) A seafarer taking annual leave shall only be recalled in cases of emergency and with the consent of the seafarer.\", \"element\": \"section\", \"heading\": null}, {\"eId\": \"sec_11\", \"num\": \"11.\", \"text\": \"Shore leave 11. The shipowner and the master shall ensure that shore leave is granted to seafarers to benefit their health and well-being where consistent with the operational requirements of their positions. Regulation 12 Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Seafarer Employment Agreement, Shipowners\u2019 Liabilities and Wages) Regulations, 2014 SL 44 of 2014 12. Offences under Part II 12. (1) A shipowner who fails to comply with the obligations imposed under regulation 4, 5(1) or (3), 7(1), (2) or (3), 10 or 11, commits an offence and and is liable \u2014 (a) on summary conviction to a fine of fifteen thousand dollars, notwithstanding sections 6(2) and 8 of the Criminal Procedure Code (2013 Revision); and (b) on conviction on indictment, to a fine of fifty thousand dollars. (2) If a statement made by a shipowner under regulation 5(3) is inaccurate, the shipowner commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine of two thousand dollars. (3) A master who fails to comply with the obligations imposed under regulation 9 commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine of ten thousand dollars, notwithstanding sections 6(2) and 8 of the Criminal Procedure Code (2013 Revision). PART III - SHIPOWNER\u2019S LIABILITY\", \"element\": \"section\", \"heading\": null}, {\"eId\": \"sec_13\", \"num\": \"13.\", \"text\": \"Shipowner liability for seafarer unemployment and losses following wreck or loss of ship 13. (1) This regulation applies in relation to a seafarer working on a ship which is wrecked or lost. (2) Subject to paragraph (3), if the wreck or loss of the ship causes the seafarer to be unemployed, the shipowner shall pay to the seafarer an amount equivalent to the wages which would otherwise have been payable under the seafarer employment agreement for the period in which the seafarer remains unemployed. (3) The duty in paragraph (2) ends on the day which is two months after the date of the wreck or loss of the ship. (4) Subject to paragraph (5), if the wreck or loss of the ship causes the seafarer to suffer injury or loss, the shipowner shall pay to the seafarer compensation. (5) In relation to loss other than personal injury or death, the duty in paragraph (4) is limited to the amount specified (if any) in the seafarer employment agreement. (6) A seafarer may recover any sum due from the shipowner under paragraph (2) or (4) as a civil debt. Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Seafarer Employment Agreement, Shipowners\u2019 Liabilities and Wages) Regulations, 2014 Regulation 14 SL 44 of 2014 14. Maritime Labour Convention financial security requirement 14. (1) A shipowner shall not allow a ship \u2014 (a) to put to sea; or (b) if it is already at sea, to remain at sea, unless the requirement in paragraph (2) is met. (2) The requirement referred to in paragraph (1) is that there is in force a contract of insurance or other security adequate to ensure that the shipowner will be able to meet any liabilities the shipowner may have to provide compensation in the event of death or long term disability to seafarers arising from occupational injury, illness or hazard.\", \"element\": \"section\", \"heading\": null}, {\"eId\": \"sec_15\", \"num\": \"15.\", \"text\": \"Shipowner liability for wages following sickness or injury sustained by seafarer 15. (1) Subject to paragraph (9), this regulation applies in relation to a seafarer who experiences sickness or injury which \u2014 (a) first occurs during a period which starts on the date on which that seafarer\u2019s seafarer employment agreement commences and ends on \u2014 (i) the date on which the shipowner\u2019s duty to repatriate that seafarer under regulation 4 of the Repatriation Regulations ends; or (ii) if there is no such duty, the date on which the seafarer employment agreement ends; or (b) first occurs subsequent to that period but is caused by circumstances or events arising during that period, and results in the seafarer\u2019s incapacity for work. (2) If the seafarer does not receive the full wages payable under the seafarer employment agreement for the period starting on the date of the injury or the first day of the sickness referred to in paragraph (1) and ending on the date on which the seafarer is repatriated under the Repatriation Regulations or otherwise leaves the ship, the shipowner shall pay to the seafarer sums equal to the difference between \u2014 (a) any wages received by the seafarer for that period under that agreement; and (b) the full wages which would have been payable to the seafarer under that agreement if the seafarer had remained fit for work throughout that period. (3) Subject to paragraphs (4) and (5), if the seafarer remains incapacitated for work for the reason described in paragraph (1) after being repatriated under the Repatriation Regulations or otherwise leaving the ship, and does not receive the full wages payable under the seafarer employment agreement for the Regulation 16 Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Seafarer Employment Agreement, Shipowners\u2019 Liabilities and Wages) Regulations, 2014 SL 44 of 2014 period starting on the day after repatriation or departure from the ship and ending on the date on which the seafarer is again fit for work, the shipowner shall pay to the seafarer sums equal to the difference between \u2014 (a) any wages received by the seafarer for that period under that agreement; and (b) the full wages which would have been payable to the seafarer under that agreement if the seafarer had remained fit for work throughout that period. (4) The amount which the shipowner shall pay to the seafarer under paragraph (3) in relation to any period may be reduced by an amount equal to the sum of financial support which the seafarer is entitled to receive in respect of that period under any laws or arrangements in the country to which the seafarer is repatriated. (5) The duty in paragraph (3) ends on expiry of the period of 16 weeks commencing on the day following the date of the injury or the first day of the sickness referred to in paragraph (1). (6) The sums payable to the seafarer under paragraphs (2) and (3) shall be paid in the same manner and at the same frequency as wages payable under the seafarer employment agreement. (7) A seafarer may recover any sum due from the shipowner under paragraph (2) or (3) as a civil debt. (8) Regulation 10 of the Repatriation Regulations applies in respect of property left behind on the ship by the seafarer. (9) Paragraphs (1) to (7) of this regulation do not apply to a seafarer insofar as \u2014 (a) the injury referred to in paragraph (1) was incurred while the seafarer was not at work; (b) the injury or sickness referred to in paragraph (1) was incurred due to the seafarer\u2019s wilful misconduct; and (c) the sickness or incapacity for work existed on the date on which the seafarer entered the seafarer\u2019s employment agreement, and the seafarer deliberately concealed the sickness or incapacity from the shipowner.\", \"element\": \"section\", \"heading\": null}, {\"eId\": \"sec_16\", \"num\": \"16.\", \"text\": \"Shipowner liability in respect of burial or cremation of seafarer 16. (1) Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3), if a seafarer dies while employed to work on a ship, the shipowner shall meet any expenses reasonably incurred in connection with the seafarer\u2019s burial or cremation. (2) The duty in paragraph (1) does not apply to expenses which are met by a public authority. Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Seafarer Employment Agreement, Shipowners\u2019 Liabilities and Wages) Regulations, 2014 Regulation 17 SL 44 of 2014 (3) In relation to a seafarer employed to work on a ship which is not a Cayman Islands ship, the duty in paragraph (1) does not apply to expenses which are incurred in relation with cremation. (4) The estate of the seafarer may recover any sum due from the shipowner under paragraph (1) as a civil debt. 17. Offences under Part III 17. A shipowner who fails to comply with an obligation imposed under regulation 14 or 15 commits an offence and is liable \u2014 (a) on summary conviction to a fine of fifteen thousand dollars, notwithstanding sections 6(2) and 8 of the Criminal Procedure Code (2013 Revision); and (b) on conviction on indictment, to a fine of fifty thousand dollars. PART IV - WAGES\", \"element\": \"section\", \"heading\": null}, {\"eId\": \"sec_18\", \"num\": \"18.\", \"text\": \"Late payment of wages 18. (1) Subject to paragraph (2), if wages or other remuneration payable to a seafarer are not paid in the manner and at the time required by a seafarer employment agreement, interest shall also be paid on the sum at the rate of 20 per cent per annum from the date on which the sum is due until the date on which the sum is paid. (2) Paragraph (1) does not apply to the extent that the failure to make such payment on the required date or as soon as practicable thereafter was due to \u2014 (a) a mistake; (b) a reasonable dispute as to liability; (c) the act or default of the seafarer; or (d) any other cause not being the wrongful act or default of the persons liable to make the payment or of their servants or agents.\", \"element\": \"section\", \"heading\": null}, {\"eId\": \"sec_19\", \"num\": \"19.\", \"text\": \"Payment and account of seafarer\u2019s wages 19. (1) A shipowner shall ensure a seafarer is paid in full at no greater than monthly intervals and in accordance with the relevant seafarer employment agreement and any applicable collective agreement. (2) The shipowner shall ensure that accounts of the seafarer\u2019s wages or other remuneration under a seafarer employment agreement are prepared and delivered to the seafarer \u2014 (a) periodically during the term of the seafarer employment agreement, at intervals not exceeding one month; and Regulation 19 Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Seafarer Employment Agreement, Shipowners\u2019 Liabilities and Wages) Regulations, 2014 SL 44 of 2014 (b) at the end of that term, within one month of the agreement terminating. (3) Subject to paragraph (5), such accounts shall include the following information \u2014 (a) name of the seafarer; (b) the number of the seafarer\u2019s current discharge book (if any); (c) the seafarer\u2019s income tax code (if applicable); (d) the seafarer\u2019s national insurance number and the dates on which national insurance contributions commenced and ceased (if applicable); (e) name of the ship and its official number; (f) capacity in which the seafarer was employed; (g) dates when employment commenced and ceased and total period of employment in which wages were earned, showing separately the dates of the beginning and end of any period in which wages were not earned; (h) sums payable under each allotment note, date when the first payment was due, the intervals between payments, and the total of all such sums; and (i) total amount of gross wages earned, with, shown separately and with sufficient detail to indicate how each amount is calculated, the total amounts in respect of \u2014 (i) the wages at the rate provided for in the relevant seafarer employment agreement; (ii) overtime; (iii) leave pay; (iv) subsistence; (v) any other earnings during the period of employment; (vi) deductions, specifying the nature of the deduction and showing the total amount in respect of each deduction; (vii) total amount deducted from gross wages; (viii) total amount of net wages; and (ix) balance of wages. (4) Where, pursuant to paragraph (3), the accounts include information of amounts which have been determined by reference to a currency exchange rate, they shall include details of the relevant exchange rate and any commission paid. (5) Where the seafarer is not an employee, paragraph (3) does not apply and the accounts shall instead include the following information \u2014 (a) payments due; (b) payments made (including any not falling within subparagraph (a)); and Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Seafarer Employment Agreement, Shipowners\u2019 Liabilities and Wages) Regulations, 2014 Regulation 20 SL 44 of 2014 (c) any rates of exchange and any commissions paid which are relevant to those payments.\", \"element\": \"section\", \"heading\": null}, {\"eId\": \"sec_20\", \"num\": \"20.\", \"text\": \"Circumstances in which a seafarer may make and allotment 20. (1) A seafarer employed or engaged under an agreement relating to one or more ships may at any time while so employed, by means of an allotment note issued in accordance with these Regulations, allot part of that seafarer\u2019s wages to any person. (2) Unless the seafarer\u2019s employer or the master otherwise agrees \u2014 (a) the first sum payable under an allotment note shall be payable not less than one month from the date on which the allotment note is issued and subsequent sums shall become payable at regular intervals of not less than one month reckoned from the date when the first sum is payable; and (b) no sum shall be payable under an allotment note before the seafarer has earned any of the wages allotted by it. (3) All sums payable pursuant to an allotment note shall be paid directly to the person to whom the allotment is made. (4) A shipowner may recover from the relevant seafarer any costs it incurs in making payments pursuant to an allotment note other than costs it ordinarily incurs in making payments to the seafarer, but may not otherwise charge for the provision of this service. (5) Where appropriate or necessary to exchange currency in order to make payments pursuant to an allotment note, the shipowner shall make the exchange at a reasonable rate. 21. Offences under Part IV 21. A person that fails to comply with the obligations imposed under regulation 18(1) or 19 (1) to (5) commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction, to a fine of fifteen thousand dollars, notwithstanding sections 6(2) and 8 of the Criminal Procedure Code (2013 Revision). PART V - MISCELLANEOUS\", \"element\": \"section\", \"heading\": null}, {\"eId\": \"sec_22\", \"num\": \"22.\", \"text\": \"Inspection of ships 22. (1) For the purpose of checking compliance with these Regulations, an authorized person may at all reasonable times go on board a ship and inspect the ship, its equipment, any article and any document carried on it. Regulation 23 Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Seafarer Employment Agreement, Shipowners\u2019 Liabilities and Wages) Regulations, 2014 SL 44 of 2014 (2) Sections 421(2) and (4) of the Law apply in relation to paragraph (1) as if references in those subsections to \u201csubsection (1)\u201d were references to paragraph (1). (3) Sections 422(1), (2), (3) and (5) to (8) and 423(1) and (2) of the Law apply in relation to the inspection of a ship for the purposes of checking compliance with these Regulations as they apply in relation to the inspection of a ship for the purposes of checking compliance with the Law, as if \u2014 (a) references in those sections to \u201cthis Law\u201d were to these Regulations; (b) for section 422(1)(b) there were substituted a reference to any ship to which this regulation applies; and (c) in section 422(2)(h)(iii) the words \u201cor any instrument made under it\u201d were omitted. (4) Sections 423 to 429 of the Law apply for the purposes of these Regulations as if the relevant statutory provisions included these Regulations.\", \"element\": \"section\", \"heading\": null}, {\"eId\": \"sec_23\", \"num\": \"23.\", \"text\": \"Detention of ships 23. (1) Where an authorized person has clear grounds for believing that, in relation to a ship to which these Regulations apply \u2014 (a) requirements in one or more of regulations 4, 5, 6, 7 to 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 18 and 19 have not been complied with; and (b) the non-compliance represents a serious breach or the latest in a series of repeated breaches of the requirements of regulation 4, 5, 6, 7 to 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 18 or 19, the ship is liable to be detained. (2) The power under this regulation to detain a ship may only be exercised if the ship in question is \u2014 (a) a Cayman Islands ship; or (b) a non-Cayman Islands ship without a Maritime Labour Certificate whilst in a Cayman Islands Port or waters. (3) Section 444 of the Law applies where a ship is liable to be or is detained under this regulation as if references to the detention of a ship under the Law were references to these Regulations. (4) Where a ship is liable to be detained under these Regulations an authorized person shall serve on the master of the ship or other person for the time being in charge of the ship a detention notice which states the grounds for detention and the requirements to be complied with in respect of the notice in order for the ship to be released from the detention. (5) Where a ship which is detained under these Regulations is not a Cayman Islands ship the Chief Executive Officer shall immediately inform the Consul or a diplomatic representative of the State whose flag the ship is entitled to fly, Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Seafarer Employment Agreement, Shipowners\u2019 Liabilities and Wages) Regulations, 2014 Regulation 24 SL 44 of 2014 or the appropriate maritime authorities of that State, of the detention and the grounds therefor. (6) Where a ship is detained under these Regulations an authorized person shall release the ship in accordance with the applicable provisions of section 444 of the Law. (7) It is prohibited for a ship on which a detention notice has been served to proceed to sea or attempt to proceed to sea unless a release from the detention has been issued in writing by an authorized person. (8) Notwithstanding that a detained ship may be eligible for release where any applicable fine, cost and expenses have been paid by the master or owner of the ship, or a security paid, in accordance with section 444 of the Law, the ship shall not be released until any deficiency for which the vessel was detained has been rectified to the satisfaction of the Chief Executive Officer.\", \"element\": \"section\", \"heading\": null}, {\"eId\": \"sec_24\", \"num\": \"24.\", \"text\": \"Inspection of non-Cayman Islands ships with Maritime Labour Certificates 24. (1) An authorized person may as respects a ship to which this regulation applies \u2014 (a) review the Ship\u2019s Maritime Labour Certificate and Declaration of Maritime Compliance or the ship\u2019s interim Maritime Labour Certificate; and (b) where standard A5.2.1 of the Maritime Labour Convention applies, carry out a more detailed inspection in accordance with that Standard. (2) Where an authorized person has power to inspect a ship under paragraph (1)(b), regulation 22 applies to that ship.\", \"element\": \"section\", \"heading\": null}, {\"eId\": \"sec_25\", \"num\": \"25.\", \"text\": \"Detention of non-Cayman Islands ships with Maritime Labour Certificates 25. (1) Where an authorized person inspects a ship under regulation 24 and has clear grounds for believing that \u2014 (a) the ship does not comply with the requirements of the Maritime Labour Convention, and (b) the non-compliance represents a serious or repeated breach of the requirements of the Maritime Labour Convention, the ship is liable to be detained. (2) Where a ship is liable to be detained under this regulation, section 444 of the Law applies as if \u2014 (a) references to the detention of a ship under the Law were references to detention of the ship in question under this regulation; and (b) subsection (7) were omitted. Regulation 26 Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Seafarer Employment Agreement, Shipowners\u2019 Liabilities and Wages) Regulations, 2014 SL 44 of 2014 (3) Where a ship is detained under this regulation, the Chief Executive Officer shall immediately inform the consul or diplomatic representative of the State whose flag the ship is entitled to fly, or the appropriate maritime authorities of that State, of the detention and the grounds therefor. (4) Where a ship is detained under this regulation but the failure to comply referred to in paragraph (1) has ceased, a person having power to detain the ship shall, at the request of the shipowner or master, immediately release the ship.\", \"element\": \"section\", \"heading\": null}, {\"eId\": \"sec_26\", \"num\": \"26.\", \"text\": \"Right of appeal and compensation 26. Regulations 12 and 13 of the Merchant Shipping (Port State Control) Regulations, 2003, shall have effect in relation to a detention notice served under these Regulations subject to the reference in those Regulations to inspector being taken to include a reference to a surveyor. 27. Defence 27. It is a defence for a person charged with an offence under these Regulations to show that the offence was committed without that person\u2019s knowledge or, where the person had such knowledge, that the person took all reasonable precautions and exercised all due diligence to avoid the commission of the offence. Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Seafarer Employment Agreement, Shipowners\u2019 Liabilities and Wages) Regulations, 2014 SCHEDULE 1 SL 44 of 2014 SCHEDULE 1 (Regulation 5) FORM OF SEAFARER EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT Provision to be included in all agreements 1. The full name, birthplace and date of birth (or age at the time of entering into the agreement) of the seafarer. 2. The name and address of the shipowner. 3. The place where the agreement is entered into. 4. The date on which the agreement is entered into. 5. The capacity in which the seafarer is to be employed or engaged. 6. The amount of the seafarer\u2019s wages or the formula used for calculating it. 7. The amount of the paid annual leave or the formula used for calculating it. 8. If the agreement has been made for a definite period, the termination date. 9. If the agreement has been made for an indefinite period, the period of notice of termination required and the circumstances in which such notice may be given. 10. If the agreement has been made for a voyage, the destination port and the period following arrival after which the agreement terminates. 11. The health and social security protection benefits to be provided to the seafarer by the shipowner. 12. The maximum duration of service periods on board following which the seafarer is entitled to repatriation (which shall not exceed a period of 12 months minus the number of days\u2019 annual leave to which the seafarer is entitled). 13. The seafarer\u2019s entitlement to repatriation (including the mode of transport and destination of repatriation) and the circumstances in which the seafarer is required to meet or reimburse the shipowner for the costs of repatriation. 14. The maximum sum which the shipowner will pay to the seafarer in respect of compensation for any loss of personal property arising from the loss or foundering of the ship. SCHEDULE 2 Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Seafarer Employment Agreement, Shipowners\u2019 Liabilities and Wages) Regulations, 2014 SL 44 of 2014 SCHEDULE 2 (Regulation 7) RECORD OF EMPLOYMENT DETAILS In relation to each ship on which a seafarer is employed: 1. Name, port of registry, gross or register tonnage and official number of ship. 2. Description of voyage. 3. Capacity in which seafarer is employed. 4. Date on which employment started. 5. Date of discharge. Made in Cabinet the 19th day of August, 2014. 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2014.\n\nPage 2\nSL 44 of 2014\nc\n\nPUBLISHING DETAILS\n\nMerchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Seafarer\nEmployment Agreement, Shipowners\u2019 Liabilities and Wages)\nRegulations, 2014\nArrangement of Regulations\n\nc\nSL 44 of 2014\nPage 3\n\nCAYMAN ISLANDS\n\nMerchant Shipping Law\nMERCHANT SHIPPING (MARITIME LABOUR\nCONVENTION) (SEAFARER EMPLOYMENT\nAGREEMENT, SHIPOWNERS\u2019 LIABILITIES\nAND WAGES) REGULATIONS, 2014\n(SL 44 of 2014)\nArrangement of Regulations\nRegulation\nPage\n1.\nCitation ......................................................................................................................................5\n2.\nDefinitions ..................................................................................................................................5\n3.\nApplication .................................................................................................................................6\nPART II - SEAFARER EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS\n4.\nDuty to enter seafarer employment agreement ..........................................................................7\n5.\nContent of seafarer employment agreement ..............................................................................7\n6.\nMinimum notice period ...............................................................................................................7\n7.\nDocuments ................................................................................................................................8\n8.\nForeign language seafarer employment agreement ...................................................................8\n9.\nDuty of master to produce seafarer employment agreement ......................................................8\n10.\nDuty to provide annual leave entitlement ...................................................................................9\n11.\nShore leave ...............................................................................................................................9\n12.\nOffences under Part II .............................................................................................................. 10\nPART III - SHIPOWNER\u2019S LIABILITY\n13.\nShipowner liability for seafarer unemployment and losses following wreck or loss of ship ........ 10\n14.\nMaritime Labour Convention financial security requirement ..................................................... 11\n\nArrangement of Regulations\nMerchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Seafarer\nEmployment Agreement, Shipowners\u2019 Liabilities and Wages)\nRegulations, 2014\n\nPage 4\nSL 44 of 2014\nc\n\n15.\nShipowner liability for wages following sickness or injury sustained by seafarer ....................... 11\n16.\nShipowner liability in respect of burial or cremation of seafarer ................................................ 12\n17.\nOffences under Part III ............................................................................................................. 13\nPART IV - WAGES\n18.\nLate payment of wages ............................................................................................................ 13\n19.\nPayment and account of seafarer\u2019s wages ............................................................................... 13\n20.\nCircumstances in which a seafarer may make and allotment ................................................... 15\n21.\nOffences under Part IV ............................................................................................................ 15\nPART V - MISCELLANEOUS\n22.\nInspection of ships ................................................................................................................... 15\n23.\nDetention of ships .................................................................................................................... 16\n24.\nInspection of non-Cayman Islands ships with Maritime Labour Certificates .............................. 17\n25.\nDetention of non-Cayman Islands ships with Maritime Labour Certificates ............................... 17\n26.\nRight of appeal and compensation ........................................................................................... 18\n27.\nDefence ................................................................................................................................... 18\nSCHEDULE 1\n19\nFORM OF SEAFARER EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT\n19\nSCHEDULE 2\n20\nRECORD OF EMPLOYMENT DETAILS\n20\n\nMerchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Seafarer\nEmployment Agreement, Shipowners\u2019 Liabilities and Wages)\nRegulations, 2014\nRegulation 1\n\nc\nSL 44 of 2014\nPage 5\n\nCAYMAN ISLANDS\n\nMerchant Shipping Law\nMERCHANT SHIPPING (MARITIME LABOUR\nCONVENTION) (SEAFARER EMPLOYMENT\nAGREEMENT, SHIPOWNERS\u2019 LIABILITIES\nAND WAGES) REGULATIONS, 2014\n(SL 44 of 2014)\nThe Cabinet, in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 89, 95, 99 and 463 of the\nMerchant Shipping Law (2011 Revision), makes the following Regulations \u2014\n1.\nCitation\n1.\nThese Regulations may be cited as the Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour\nConvention) (Seafarer Employment Agreement, Shipowners\u2019 Liabilities and\nWages) Regulations, 2014.\n2.\nDefinitions\n2.\nIn these Regulations \u2014\n\u201cauthorized person\u201d means a person authorized by the Chief Executive\nOfficer to carry out inspections and audits for the purposes of these\nRegulations and includes any surveyor of ships appointed under section 419 of\nthe Law;\n\u201cChief Executive Officer\u201d means the Chief Executive Officer of MACI\nappointed under section 9 of the Maritime Authority Law (2013 Revision);\n\u201cConvention Government\u201d means a Government, other than the Cayman\nIslands, which is a Party to the Maritime Labour Convention;\n\nRegulation 3\nMerchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Seafarer\nEmployment Agreement, Shipowners\u2019 Liabilities and Wages)\nRegulations, 2014\n\nPage 6\nSL 44 of 2014\nc\n\n\u201cDeclaration of Maritime Labour Compliance\u201d means, in relation to a ship,\nthe valid Part 1 and Part 2 documents drawn up and issued in accordance with\nthe Maritime Labour Convention, in the forms corresponding to the relevant\nmodels given in Appendix A5-II of the Convention and having the contents,\nduration and validity specified in regulation 5.1.3 and standard A5.1.3 of the\nConvention;\n\u201cMaritime\nLabour\nCertificate\u201d\nand\n\u201cinterim\nMaritime\nLabour\nCertificate\u201d mean a Certificate issued in accordance with the Maritime\nLabour Convention;\n\u201cMaritime Labour Convention\u201d means the Convention adopted on 23rd\nFebruary 2006 by the General Conference of the International Labour\nOrganization, as amended from time to time;\n\u201cRepatriation Regulations\u201d means the Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour\nConvention) (Repatriation) Regulations, 2014;\n\u201cseafarer\u201d means any person, including a master, who is employed or engages\nor works in any capacity on board a ship and whose normal place of work is\non a ship;\n\u201cseafarer employment agreement\u201d means, in relation to a seafarer, the\nagreement between a seafarer and a shipowner required by regulation 5; and\n\u201cshipowner\u201d means \u2014\n(a)\nin relation to a ship which has a valid Maritime Labour Certificate, the\nperson identified as the shipowner on that Certificate; or\n(b) in relation to any other ship, the owner of the ship or, if different, any\nother organization or person such as the manager, or the bareboat\ncharterer, that has assumed the responsibility for the operation of the ship\nfrom the owner.\n3.\nApplication\n3.\n(1) Subject to paragraph (3), these Regulations (other than regulations 24 and 25)\napply to \u2014\n(a)\nCayman Islands ships, wherever they may be; and\n(b) while they are in Cayman Islands waters, to ships \u2014\n(i)\nwhich are not Cayman Islands ships; and\n(ii) to which regulations 24 and 25 do not apply.\n(2) Regulations 24 and 25 apply to non-Cayman Islands ships, while they are\nwithin Cayman Islands waters if \u2014\n(a)\nthe Maritime Labour Convention is in force for the State whose flag the\nship is entitled to fly; and\n(b) the ship carries \u2014\n\nMerchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Seafarer\nEmployment Agreement, Shipowners\u2019 Liabilities and Wages)\nRegulations, 2014\nRegulation 4\n\nc\nSL 44 of 2014\nPage 7\n\n(i)\na Maritime Labour Certificate to which a Declaration of Maritime\nLabour Compliance is attached; or\n(ii) an interim Maritime Labour Certificate.\n(3) These Regulations do not apply to \u2014\n(a)\npleasure vessels;\n(b) fishing vessels;\n(c)\nwarships or naval auxiliaries; or\n(d) offshore installations whilst on their working stations.\nPART II - SEAFARER EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS\n4.\nDuty to enter seafarer employment agreement\n4.\nEvery seafarer working on a ship to which these regulations applies shall have a\nwritten agreement with the shipowner, known as a seafarer employment agreement.\n5.\nContent of seafarer employment agreement\n5.\n(1) Subject to paragraph (2), a seafarer employment agreement shall have the\ncontent prescribed in Schedule 1.\n(2) Such provision may be achieved by incorporating reference to another\ndocument.\n(3) A seafarer employment agreement shall include a statement by the seafarer\nand the shipowner confirming \u2014\n(a)\nthat the shipowner has provided a sufficient opportunity for the seafarer\nto review and take advice on the terms and conditions of the agreement;\n(b) that the shipowner has explained the rights and responsibilities of the\nseafarer under the agreement; and\n(c)\nthat the seafarer enters into the agreement freely.\n6.\nMinimum notice period\n6.\n(1) Subject to paragraphs (2) and (4), the minimum period of notice which shall be\ngiven before terminating a seafarer employment agreement is seven days.\n(2) The parties to a seafarer employment agreement may agree that a shorter\nminimum period of notice applies.\n(3) The minimum period of notice which shall be given by a seafarer before\nterminating a seafarer employment agreement, whether pursuant to paragraph\n(1) or otherwise, shall not be more than the minimum such period of notice\nwhich shall be given by the shipowner.\n\nRegulation 7\nMerchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Seafarer\nEmployment Agreement, Shipowners\u2019 Liabilities and Wages)\nRegulations, 2014\n\nPage 8\nSL 44 of 2014\nc\n\n(4) Nothing in this regulation prevents a party from terminating a seafarer\nemployment agreement without penalty notwithstanding that the minimum\nperiod of notice has not been given where it is reasonable to do so on\ncompassionate grounds or for reasons of serious misconduct.\n7.\nDocuments\n7.\n(1) As soon as is practicable after entering a seafarer employment agreement, the\nshipowner shall provide to the seafarer the agreement signed by the seafarer\nand by or on behalf of the shipowner.\n(2) The shipowner shall ensure that a copy of the seafarer employment agreement\nfor each seafarer on a ship is held on board, and shall allow each seafarer to\nsee the copy of their seafarer employment agreement on request.\n(3) As soon as is practicable after a seafarer employment agreement is terminated,\nthe shipowner shall provide to the seafarer a record of the seafarer\u2019s\nemployment under that agreement.\n(4) For the purposes of paragraph (3), a record of employment \u2014\n(a)\nshall contain provision on the matters set out in Schedule 2;\n(b) shall not contain provision as to the quality of the seafarer\u2019s work; and\n(c)\nshall not contain provision as to the seafarer\u2019s wages.\n(5) In paragraphs (1) and (2), reference to a seafarer employment agreement\nincludes a copy of any document referred to in that agreement in accordance\nwith regulation 8(2).\n8.\nForeign language seafarer employment agreement\n8.\n(1) This regulation applies where a seafarer on a ship to which this regulation\napplies has a seafarer employment agreement which is not in English.\n(2) Subject to paragraph (3), the shipowner shall ensure that an English translation\nof the provisions of the seafarer employment agreement is held on board.\n(3) In paragraph (2), reference to the provisions of a seafarer employment\nagreement\nincludes\nprovisions\nincorporated\nin\naccordance\nwith\nregulation 5(2).\n9.\nDuty of master to produce seafarer employment agreement\n9.\nThe master of a ship to which this regulation applies shall produce to the Chief\nExecutive Officer, or the Shipping Master (or any person acting on their behalf) on\ndemand copies of any documentation held on board pursuant to regulation 7(2)\nand 8(2).\n\nMerchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Seafarer\nEmployment Agreement, Shipowners\u2019 Liabilities and Wages)\nRegulations, 2014\nRegulation 10\n\nc\nSL 44 of 2014\nPage 9\n\n10.\nDuty to provide annual leave entitlement\n10. (1) The shipowner shall ensure that every seafarer is given an annual leave\nentitlement not less than 38 days per annum.\n(2) Annual leave shall be accrued at no less than 3.20 days per month and where a\nseafarer does not serve for a full year, this shall be calculated on a prorated\nbasis.\n(3) Except where the seafarer employment agreement is terminated before leave\ncan be taken, any agreement to forego, for payment, the leave entitlement\nrequired under paragraph (1), is prohibited and any such agreement is void.\n(4) The leave entitlement in paragraph (1) shall be inclusive and there is no further\nentitlement to any customary and public holidays.\n(5) The following shall not be counted as part of annual leave with pay \u2014\n(a)\nany period of incapacity through injury through illness or injury or\nthrough maternity leave;\n(b) temporary shore leave granted to a seafarer whilst under a seafarer\nemployment agreement complying with these Regulations;\n(c)\nany time taken travelling to, or returning from, a ship;\n(d) time incurred on approved training courses; and\n(e)\nany compensatory leave following drills, emergencies or other unplanned\nperiods of duty.\n(6) The leave entitlement in this regulation shall begin to accrue when the seafarer\nleaves the seafarer\u2019s place of residence to join the ship and will cease when the\nseafarer is returned in accordance with the Repatriation Regulations.\n(7) A seafarer shall be entitled to take annual leave in the place where the seafarer\nhas a substantial connection, which may be the same place to which the\nseafarer is entitled to be repatriated in accordance with regulation 5 of the\nRepatriation Regulations, except where the seafarer consents to take leave in\nanother place.\n(8) A seafarer taking annual leave shall only be recalled in cases of emergency\nand with the consent of the seafarer.\n11.\nShore leave\n11. The shipowner and the master shall ensure that shore leave is granted to seafarers to\nbenefit their health and well-being where consistent with the operational\nrequirements of their positions.\n\nRegulation 12\nMerchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Seafarer\nEmployment Agreement, Shipowners\u2019 Liabilities and Wages)\nRegulations, 2014\n\nPage 10\nSL 44 of 2014\nc\n\n12.\nOffences under Part II\n12. (1) A shipowner who fails to comply with the obligations imposed under\nregulation 4, 5(1) or (3), 7(1), (2) or (3), 10 or 11, commits an offence and and\nis liable \u2014\n(a)\non summary conviction to a fine of fifteen thousand dollars,\nnotwithstanding sections 6(2) and 8 of the Criminal Procedure Code\n(2013 Revision); and\n(b) on conviction on indictment, to a fine of fifty thousand dollars.\n(2) If a statement made by a shipowner under regulation 5(3) is inaccurate, the\nshipowner commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine\nof two thousand dollars.\n(3) A master who fails to comply with the obligations imposed under regulation 9\ncommits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine of ten\nthousand dollars, notwithstanding sections 6(2) and 8 of the Criminal\nProcedure Code (2013 Revision).\nPART III - SHIPOWNER\u2019S LIABILITY\n13.\nShipowner liability for seafarer unemployment and losses following wreck\nor loss of ship\n13. (1) This regulation applies in relation to a seafarer working on a ship which is\nwrecked or lost.\n(2) Subject to paragraph (3), if the wreck or loss of the ship causes the seafarer to\nbe unemployed, the shipowner shall pay to the seafarer an amount equivalent\nto the wages which would otherwise have been payable under the seafarer\nemployment agreement for the period in which the seafarer remains\nunemployed.\n(3) The duty in paragraph (2) ends on the day which is two months after the date\nof the wreck or loss of the ship.\n(4) Subject to paragraph (5), if the wreck or loss of the ship causes the seafarer to\nsuffer injury or loss, the shipowner shall pay to the seafarer compensation.\n(5) In relation to loss other than personal injury or death, the duty in paragraph (4)\nis limited to the amount specified (if any) in the seafarer employment\nagreement.\n(6) A seafarer may recover any sum due from the shipowner under paragraph (2)\nor (4) as a civil debt.\n\nMerchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Seafarer\nEmployment Agreement, Shipowners\u2019 Liabilities and Wages)\nRegulations, 2014\nRegulation 14\n\nc\nSL 44 of 2014\nPage 11\n\n14.\nMaritime Labour Convention financial security requirement\n14. (1) A shipowner shall not allow a ship \u2014\n(a)\nto put to sea; or\n(b) if it is already at sea, to remain at sea,\nunless the requirement in paragraph (2) is met.\n(2) The requirement referred to in paragraph (1) is that there is in force a contract\nof insurance or other security adequate to ensure that the shipowner will be\nable to meet any liabilities the shipowner may have to provide compensation\nin the event of death or long term disability to seafarers arising from\noccupational injury, illness or hazard.\n15.\nShipowner liability for wages following sickness or injury sustained by\nseafarer\n15. (1) Subject to paragraph (9), this regulation applies in relation to a seafarer who\nexperiences sickness or injury which \u2014\n(a)\nfirst occurs during a period which starts on the date on which that\nseafarer\u2019s seafarer employment agreement commences and ends on \u2014\n(i)\nthe date on which the shipowner\u2019s duty to repatriate that seafarer\nunder regulation 4 of the Repatriation Regulations ends; or\n(ii) if there is no such duty, the date on which the seafarer employment\nagreement ends; or\n(b) first occurs subsequent to that period but is caused by circumstances or\nevents arising during that period,\nand results in the seafarer\u2019s incapacity for work.\n(2) If the seafarer does not receive the full wages payable under the seafarer\nemployment agreement for the period starting on the date of the injury or the\nfirst day of the sickness referred to in paragraph (1) and ending on the date on\nwhich the seafarer is repatriated under the Repatriation Regulations or\notherwise leaves the ship, the shipowner shall pay to the seafarer sums equal to\nthe difference between \u2014\n(a)\nany wages received by the seafarer for that period under that\nagreement; and\n(b) the full wages which would have been payable to the seafarer under that\nagreement if the seafarer had remained fit for work throughout that\nperiod.\n(3) Subject to paragraphs (4) and (5), if the seafarer remains incapacitated for\nwork for the reason described in paragraph (1) after being repatriated under the\nRepatriation Regulations or otherwise leaving the ship, and does not receive\nthe full wages payable under the seafarer employment agreement for the\n\nRegulation 16\nMerchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Seafarer\nEmployment Agreement, Shipowners\u2019 Liabilities and Wages)\nRegulations, 2014\n\nPage 12\nSL 44 of 2014\nc\n\nperiod starting on the day after repatriation or departure from the ship and\nending on the date on which the seafarer is again fit for work, the shipowner\nshall pay to the seafarer sums equal to the difference between \u2014\n(a)\nany wages received by the seafarer for that period under that\nagreement; and\n(b) the full wages which would have been payable to the seafarer under that\nagreement if the seafarer had remained fit for work throughout that\nperiod.\n(4) The amount which the shipowner shall pay to the seafarer under paragraph (3)\nin relation to any period may be reduced by an amount equal to the sum of\nfinancial support which the seafarer is entitled to receive in respect of that\nperiod under any laws or arrangements in the country to which the seafarer is\nrepatriated.\n(5) The duty in paragraph (3) ends on expiry of the period of 16 weeks\ncommencing on the day following the date of the injury or the first day of the\nsickness referred to in paragraph (1).\n(6) The sums payable to the seafarer under paragraphs (2) and (3) shall be paid in\nthe same manner and at the same frequency as wages payable under the\nseafarer employment agreement.\n(7) A seafarer may recover any sum due from the shipowner under paragraph (2)\nor (3) as a civil debt.\n(8) Regulation 10 of the Repatriation Regulations applies in respect of property\nleft behind on the ship by the seafarer.\n(9) Paragraphs (1) to (7) of this regulation do not apply to a seafarer insofar as \u2014\n(a)\nthe injury referred to in paragraph (1) was incurred while the seafarer\nwas not at work;\n(b) the injury or sickness referred to in paragraph (1) was incurred due to the\nseafarer\u2019s wilful misconduct; and\n(c)\nthe sickness or incapacity for work existed on the date on which the\nseafarer entered the seafarer\u2019s employment agreement, and the seafarer\ndeliberately concealed the sickness or incapacity from the shipowner.\n16.\nShipowner liability in respect of burial or cremation of seafarer\n16. (1) Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3), if a seafarer dies while employed to work on\na ship, the shipowner shall meet any expenses reasonably incurred in\nconnection with the seafarer\u2019s burial or cremation.\n(2) The duty in paragraph (1) does not apply to expenses which are met by a\npublic authority.\n\nMerchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Seafarer\nEmployment Agreement, Shipowners\u2019 Liabilities and Wages)\nRegulations, 2014\nRegulation 17\n\nc\nSL 44 of 2014\nPage 13\n\n(3) In relation to a seafarer employed to work on a ship which is not a Cayman\nIslands ship, the duty in paragraph (1) does not apply to expenses which are\nincurred in relation with cremation.\n(4) The estate of the seafarer may recover any sum due from the shipowner under\nparagraph (1) as a civil debt.\n17.\nOffences under Part III\n17. A shipowner who fails to comply with an obligation imposed under regulation 14\nor 15 commits an offence and is liable \u2014\n(a)\non summary conviction to a fine of fifteen thousand dollars,\nnotwithstanding sections 6(2) and 8 of the Criminal Procedure Code\n(2013 Revision); and\n(b) on conviction on indictment, to a fine of fifty thousand dollars.\nPART IV - WAGES\n18.\nLate payment of wages\n18. (1) Subject to paragraph (2), if wages or other remuneration payable to a seafarer\nare not paid in the manner and at the time required by a seafarer employment\nagreement, interest shall also be paid on the sum at the rate of 20 per cent per\nannum from the date on which the sum is due until the date on which the sum\nis paid.\n(2) Paragraph (1) does not apply to the extent that the failure to make such\npayment on the required date or as soon as practicable thereafter was due to \u2014\n(a)\na mistake;\n(b) a reasonable dispute as to liability;\n(c)\nthe act or default of the seafarer; or\n(d) any other cause not being the wrongful act or default of the persons liable\nto make the payment or of their servants or agents.\n19.\nPayment and account of seafarer\u2019s wages\n19. (1) A shipowner shall ensure a seafarer is paid in full at no greater than monthly\nintervals and in accordance with the relevant seafarer employment agreement\nand any applicable collective agreement.\n(2) The shipowner shall ensure that accounts of the seafarer\u2019s wages or other\nremuneration under a seafarer employment agreement are prepared and\ndelivered to the seafarer \u2014\n(a)\nperiodically during the term of the seafarer employment agreement, at\nintervals not exceeding one month; and\n\nRegulation 19\nMerchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Seafarer\nEmployment Agreement, Shipowners\u2019 Liabilities and Wages)\nRegulations, 2014\n\nPage 14\nSL 44 of 2014\nc\n\n(b) at the end of that term, within one month of the agreement terminating.\n(3) Subject to paragraph (5), such accounts shall include the following\ninformation \u2014\n(a)\nname of the seafarer;\n(b) the number of the seafarer\u2019s current discharge book (if any);\n(c)\nthe seafarer\u2019s income tax code (if applicable);\n(d) the seafarer\u2019s national insurance number and the dates on which national\ninsurance contributions commenced and ceased (if applicable);\n(e)\nname of the ship and its official number;\n(f)\ncapacity in which the seafarer was employed;\n(g) dates when employment commenced and ceased and total period of\nemployment in which wages were earned, showing separately the dates\nof the beginning and end of any period in which wages were not earned;\n(h) sums payable under each allotment note, date when the first payment was\ndue, the intervals between payments, and the total of all such sums; and\n(i)\ntotal amount of gross wages earned, with, shown separately and with\nsufficient detail to indicate how each amount is calculated, the total\namounts in respect of \u2014\n(i)\nthe wages at the rate provided for in the relevant seafarer\nemployment agreement;\n(ii) overtime;\n(iii) leave pay;\n(iv) subsistence;\n(v) any other earnings during the period of employment;\n(vi) deductions, specifying the nature of the deduction and showing the\ntotal amount in respect of each deduction;\n(vii) total amount deducted from gross wages;\n(viii) total amount of net wages; and\n(ix) balance of wages.\n(4) Where, pursuant to paragraph (3), the accounts include information of amounts\nwhich have been determined by reference to a currency exchange rate, they\nshall include details of the relevant exchange rate and any commission paid.\n(5) Where the seafarer is not an employee, paragraph (3) does not apply and the\naccounts shall instead include the following information \u2014\n(a)\npayments due;\n(b) payments made (including any not falling within subparagraph (a)); and\n\nMerchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Seafarer\nEmployment Agreement, Shipowners\u2019 Liabilities and Wages)\nRegulations, 2014\nRegulation 20\n\nc\nSL 44 of 2014\nPage 15\n\n(c)\nany rates of exchange and any commissions paid which are relevant to\nthose payments.\n20.\nCircumstances in which a seafarer may make and allotment\n20. (1) A seafarer employed or engaged under an agreement relating to one or more\nships may at any time while so employed, by means of an allotment note\nissued in accordance with these Regulations, allot part of that seafarer\u2019s wages\nto any person.\n(2) Unless the seafarer\u2019s employer or the master otherwise agrees \u2014\n(a)\nthe first sum payable under an allotment note shall be payable not less\nthan one month from the date on which the allotment note is issued and\nsubsequent sums shall become payable at regular intervals of not less\nthan one month reckoned from the date when the first sum is\npayable; and\n(b) no sum shall be payable under an allotment note before the seafarer has\nearned any of the wages allotted by it.\n(3) All sums payable pursuant to an allotment note shall be paid directly to the\nperson to whom the allotment is made.\n(4) A shipowner may recover from the relevant seafarer any costs it incurs in\nmaking payments pursuant to an allotment note other than costs it ordinarily\nincurs in making payments to the seafarer, but may not otherwise charge for\nthe provision of this service.\n(5) Where appropriate or necessary to exchange currency in order to make\npayments pursuant to an allotment note, the shipowner shall make the\nexchange at a reasonable rate.\n21.\nOffences under Part IV\n21. A person that fails to comply with the obligations imposed under regulation\n18(1) or 19 (1) to (5) commits an offence and is liable on summary\nconviction, to a fine of fifteen thousand dollars, notwithstanding\nsections 6(2) and 8 of the Criminal Procedure Code (2013 Revision).\nPART V - MISCELLANEOUS\n22.\nInspection of ships\n22. (1) For the purpose of checking compliance with these Regulations, an authorized\nperson may at all reasonable times go on board a ship and inspect the ship, its\nequipment, any article and any document carried on it.\n\nRegulation 23\nMerchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Seafarer\nEmployment Agreement, Shipowners\u2019 Liabilities and Wages)\nRegulations, 2014\n\nPage 16\nSL 44 of 2014\nc\n\n(2) Sections 421(2) and (4) of the Law apply in relation to paragraph (1) as if\nreferences in those subsections to \u201csubsection (1)\u201d were references to\nparagraph (1).\n(3) Sections 422(1), (2), (3) and (5) to (8) and 423(1) and (2) of the Law apply in\nrelation to the inspection of a ship for the purposes of checking compliance\nwith these Regulations as they apply in relation to the inspection of a ship for\nthe purposes of checking compliance with the Law, as if \u2014\n(a)\nreferences in those sections to \u201cthis Law\u201d were to these Regulations;\n(b) for section 422(1)(b) there were substituted a reference to any ship to\nwhich this regulation applies; and\n(c)\nin section 422(2)(h)(iii) the words \u201cor any instrument made under it\u201d\nwere omitted.\n(4) Sections 423 to 429 of the Law apply for the purposes of these Regulations as\nif the relevant statutory provisions included these Regulations.\n23.\nDetention of ships\n23. (1) Where an authorized person has clear grounds for believing that, in relation to\na ship to which these Regulations apply \u2014\n(a)\nrequirements in one or more of regulations 4, 5, 6, 7 to 9, 10, 11, 13, 14,\n15, 18 and 19 have not been complied with; and\n(b) the non-compliance represents a serious breach or the latest in a series of\nrepeated breaches of the requirements of regulation 4, 5, 6, 7 to 9, 10, 11,\n13, 14, 15, 18 or 19, the ship is liable to be detained.\n(2) The power under this regulation to detain a ship may only be exercised if the\nship in question is \u2014\n(a)\na Cayman Islands ship; or\n(b) a non-Cayman Islands ship without a Maritime Labour Certificate whilst\nin a Cayman Islands Port or waters.\n(3) Section 444 of the Law applies where a ship is liable to be or is detained under\nthis regulation as if references to the detention of a ship under the Law were\nreferences to these Regulations.\n(4) Where a ship is liable to be detained under these Regulations an authorized\nperson shall serve on the master of the ship or other person for the time being\nin charge of the ship a detention notice which states the grounds for detention\nand the requirements to be complied with in respect of the notice in order for\nthe ship to be released from the detention.\n(5) Where a ship which is detained under these Regulations is not a Cayman\nIslands ship the Chief Executive Officer shall immediately inform the Consul\nor a diplomatic representative of the State whose flag the ship is entitled to fly,\n\nMerchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Seafarer\nEmployment Agreement, Shipowners\u2019 Liabilities and Wages)\nRegulations, 2014\nRegulation 24\n\nc\nSL 44 of 2014\nPage 17\n\nor the appropriate maritime authorities of that State, of the detention and the\ngrounds therefor.\n(6) Where a ship is detained under these Regulations an authorized person shall\nrelease the ship in accordance with the applicable provisions of section 444\nof the Law.\n(7) It is prohibited for a ship on which a detention notice has been served to\nproceed to sea or attempt to proceed to sea unless a release from the detention\nhas been issued in writing by an authorized person.\n(8) Notwithstanding that a detained ship may be eligible for release where any\napplicable fine, cost and expenses have been paid by the master or owner of\nthe ship, or a security paid, in accordance with section 444 of the Law, the ship\nshall not be released until any deficiency for which the vessel was detained has\nbeen rectified to the satisfaction of the Chief Executive Officer.\n24.\nInspection of non-Cayman Islands ships with Maritime Labour Certificates\n24. (1) An authorized person may as respects a ship to which this regulation\napplies \u2014\n(a)\nreview the Ship\u2019s Maritime Labour Certificate and Declaration of\nMaritime Compliance or the ship\u2019s interim Maritime Labour\nCertificate; and\n(b) where standard A5.2.1 of the Maritime Labour Convention applies, carry\nout a more detailed inspection in accordance with that Standard.\n(2) Where an authorized person has power to inspect a ship under\nparagraph (1)(b), regulation 22 applies to that ship.\n25.\nDetention of non-Cayman Islands ships with Maritime Labour Certificates\n25. (1) Where an authorized person inspects a ship under regulation 24 and has clear\ngrounds for believing that \u2014\n(a)\nthe ship does not comply with the requirements of the Maritime Labour\nConvention, and\n(b) the non-compliance represents a serious or repeated breach of the\nrequirements of the Maritime Labour Convention,\nthe ship is liable to be detained.\n(2) Where a ship is liable to be detained under this regulation, section 444\nof the Law applies as if \u2014\n(a)\nreferences to the detention of a ship under the Law were references to\ndetention of the ship in question under this regulation; and\n(b) subsection (7) were omitted.\n\nRegulation 26\nMerchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Seafarer\nEmployment Agreement, Shipowners\u2019 Liabilities and Wages)\nRegulations, 2014\n\nPage 18\nSL 44 of 2014\nc\n\n(3) Where a ship is detained under this regulation, the Chief Executive Officer\nshall immediately inform the consul or diplomatic representative of the State\nwhose flag the ship is entitled to fly, or the appropriate maritime authorities of\nthat State, of the detention and the grounds therefor.\n(4) Where a ship is detained under this regulation but the failure to comply\nreferred to in paragraph (1) has ceased, a person having power to detain the\nship shall, at the request of the shipowner or master, immediately release\nthe ship.\n26.\nRight of appeal and compensation\n26. Regulations 12 and 13 of the Merchant Shipping (Port State Control)\nRegulations, 2003, shall have effect in relation to a detention notice served\nunder these Regulations subject to the reference in those Regulations to\ninspector being taken to include a reference to a surveyor.\n27.\nDefence\n27. It is a defence for a person charged with an offence under these Regulations to show\nthat the offence was committed without that person\u2019s knowledge or, where the\nperson had such knowledge, that the person took all reasonable precautions and\nexercised all due diligence to avoid the commission of the offence.\n\nMerchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Seafarer\nEmployment Agreement, Shipowners\u2019 Liabilities and Wages)\nRegulations, 2014\nSCHEDULE 1\n\nc\nSL 44 of 2014\nPage 19\n\n SCHEDULE 1\n(Regulation 5)\nFORM OF SEAFARER EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT\nProvision to be included in all agreements\n1.\nThe full name, birthplace and date of birth (or age at the time of entering into the\nagreement) of the seafarer.\n2.\nThe name and address of the shipowner.\n3.\nThe place where the agreement is entered into.\n4.\nThe date on which the agreement is entered into.\n5.\nThe capacity in which the seafarer is to be employed or engaged.\n6.\nThe amount of the seafarer\u2019s wages or the formula used for calculating it.\n7.\nThe amount of the paid annual leave or the formula used for calculating it.\n8.\nIf the agreement has been made for a definite period, the termination date.\n9.\nIf the agreement has been made for an indefinite period, the period of notice of\ntermination required and the circumstances in which such notice may be given.\n10. If the agreement has been made for a voyage, the destination port and the period\nfollowing arrival after which the agreement terminates.\n11. The health and social security protection benefits to be provided to the seafarer by\nthe shipowner.\n12. The maximum duration of service periods on board following which the seafarer is\nentitled to repatriation (which shall not exceed a period of 12 months minus the\nnumber of days\u2019 annual leave to which the seafarer is entitled).\n13. The seafarer\u2019s entitlement to repatriation (including the mode of transport and\ndestination of repatriation) and the circumstances in which the seafarer is required\nto meet or reimburse the shipowner for the costs of repatriation.\n14. The maximum sum which the shipowner will pay to the seafarer in respect of\ncompensation for any loss of personal property arising from the loss or foundering\nof the ship.\n\nSCHEDULE 2\nMerchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Seafarer\nEmployment Agreement, Shipowners\u2019 Liabilities and Wages)\nRegulations, 2014\n\nPage 20\nSL 44 of 2014\nc\n\nSCHEDULE 2\n(Regulation 7)\nRECORD OF EMPLOYMENT DETAILS\nIn relation to each ship on which a seafarer is employed:\n1.\nName, port of registry, gross or register tonnage and official number of ship.\n2.\nDescription of voyage.\n3.\nCapacity in which seafarer is employed.\n4.\nDate on which employment started.\n5.\nDate of discharge.\nMade in Cabinet the 19th day of August, 2014.\nMeredith Hew\nActing Clerk of the Cabinet.","akn_extracted_at":"2026-06-22 15:39:09.337846+00","cms_id":"2014-0044","law_type":"subordinate","year":"2014","number":"44","title":"Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Seafarer Employment Agreement, Shipowners\u2019 Liabilities and Wages) Regulations","status":"in_force"},"provenance":{"files":[{"file_id":"5680","expr_id":"610","kind":"akn_xml","filename":"2014-0044_SL 44 of 2014.akn.xml","source_url":null,"storage_path":"\/Users\/q\/kyleg-data\/working\/SUBORDINATE\/2014\/2014-0044\/2014-0044_SL 44 of 2014.akn.xml","content_md5":"2325e82ee6abce01e7ac9c847119eae6","byte_size":"39161","http_last_modified":null,"fetched_at":"2026-06-22 15:39:09.766015+00"},{"file_id":"1219","expr_id":"610","kind":"pristine_pdf","filename":"2014-0044_SL 44 of 2014.pdf","source_url":"\/cms\/images\/LEGISLATION\/SUBORDINATE\/2014\/2014-0044\/2014-0044_SL 44 of 2014.pdf","storage_path":"\/Users\/q\/kyleg-data\/pristine\/SUBORDINATE\/2014\/2014-0044\/2014-0044_SL 44 of 2014.pdf","content_md5":"cccdb671ff27618fb73fa62691412ae8","byte_size":"553967","http_last_modified":null,"fetched_at":"2026-06-21 23:09:36.263495+00"},{"file_id":"1220","expr_id":"610","kind":"working_pdf","filename":"2014-0044_SL 44 of 2014.pdf","source_url":"\/cms\/images\/LEGISLATION\/SUBORDINATE\/2014\/2014-0044\/2014-0044_SL 44 of 2014.pdf","storage_path":"\/Users\/q\/kyleg-data\/working\/SUBORDINATE\/2014\/2014-0044\/2014-0044_SL 44 of 2014.pdf","content_md5":"cccdb671ff27618fb73fa62691412ae8","byte_size":"553967","http_last_modified":null,"fetched_at":"2026-06-21 23:09:36.263495+00"}],"paragraph_count":19,"latest_history":null},"quality":{"expr_id":"610","doc_id":"610","quality_state":"needs_review","quality_score":"76","needs_human_review":"t","deterministic_categories":"{duplicate_text,page_header_footer_noise}","llm_categories":"{truncated_text,other}","repair_actions":"{collapse_duplicate_text,manual_review,reextract_full_text,strip_page_furniture}","finding_severity_counts":"{\"low\": 1, \"medium\": 1}","finding_summary":"Sample ends abruptly after partial Regulation 5; likely missing concluding regulations and any final clauses. 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