Merchant Shipping Act, 1951 (Act No. 57 of 1951)RegulationsMerchant Shipping (Seamen's Documents) Regulations, 20008. Duty of owner and master of South African ship |
It shall be the duty of the owner and the master of every South African ship to ensure that every person entitled to a record book who, after the date of commencement of these regulations, has signed the agreement with the crew of the ship or who has entered into a contract of service to serve in the ship, and to whom a record book has not been issued, makes application for such a book before being allowed to assume his or her duties in the ship.