103Repatriation by AMSA

103 Repatriation by AMSA

(1) AMSA must arrange for the repatriation of a seafarer if the owner of a regulated Australian vessel:

(a) has not made arrangements to repatriate the seafarer; or

(b) is not meeting the cost of repatriating the seafarer.

(2) The owner of a vessel must pay to AMSA the costs incurred by AMSA:

(a) under subsection (1); or

(b) for repatriation of the seafarer to Australia by or on behalf of the country in which the vessel is registered.

(3) AMSA may detain a vessel until the owner pays to AMSA the costs incurred under:

(a) for a regulated Australian vessel — subsection (1); or

(b) for a foreign vessel — section 92 of the Act.