The Cayman Islands Shipping Registry’s new mandate, for vessels to have written contracts for all crew members represents a significant step towards ensuring transparency and accountability within the maritime industry.
What Is in The Agreement?
According to Section 90, CISR state the employment agreement must include:
– The amount of wages and method of payment.
– The production of monthly wage accounts.
– Any wage deductions permitted by this Act.
– Entitlement to repatriation and medical expenses.
– Entitlement to leave.
– Notice period required.
– The agreed place for the return of the seafarer.
– The governing law.
Here at Southern Right Yachting we think this is a fantastic news.
Ensuring all crew are working under contract, and are protected promotes fairness, and professionalism across the industry, ultimately benefiting shipowners and crew members. Hopefully, other Flag States will follow suit.
What do you think about the new legislation?
