49Opportunity to seek advice

49 Opportunity to seek advice

The owner of a vessel must ensure that:

(a) a seafarer is given:

(i) an opportunity to examine and seek advice on the seafarer’s work agreement before he or she signs it; and

(ii) access to any other facilities to ensure that he or she has entered into the agreement with a sufficient understanding of his or her rights and responsibilities and

(b) no adverse action is taken against the seafarer for obtaining information or advice about the contents of the work agreement.