Merchant Shipping Act (Cap. 234)

Merchant Shipping Act (Cap. 234), article 138

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138. A seaman’s right to wages and provisions shall be taken to begin at the time at which he commences work or at the time specified in the agreement for his commencement of work or presence on board, whichever first happens. Right to recover wages and salvage not to be forfeited.

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