Merchant Shipping Act (Cap. 234), article 129

129. (1) Where a Maltese ship is transferred or disposed of, any seaman or apprentice belonging to that ship shall be discha rged unless he consents in writing to complete the voyage of the shi p if it is continued. (2) Where a seaman or apprentice is discharged under this article the provisions of this Act as to the certificate of dis charge and the return of the seaman to a proper return port shall appl y as if his service had terminated otherwise than by his consent to be discharged during the cu rrency of the agreement. Owner responsible for return of seaman left behind at a port other than the port of engagement. Added by: XXII. 2000.63. Amended by: I.2025.50.