21Work agreements

21 Work agreements

(1) For subsections 54(1) and (2) of the Navigation Act, a seafarer’s work agreement must:

(a) contain the information mentioned in Schedule 3; and

(b) be written in English; and

(c) state:

(i) the duration of duties undertaken on board does not exceed 11 months; and

(ii) if the agreement is for an indefinite period — the conditions under which either party may terminate it and the required notice period; and

(iii) if the agreement is for a specified period — the date it expires; and

(iv) if the agreement is for a voyage — the port of destination and when the agreement expires.

(2) The work agreement, including any variation, must be signed by:

(a) the seafarer; and

(b) the owner of the vessel or a representative of the owner.

(3) The owner of a regulated Australian vessel and must:

(a) if requested by a seafarer — provide a copy of any collective agreement that applies to the seafarer; and

(b) provide the seafarer with a copy of the signed original of the seafarer’s work agreement; and

(c) if requested by AMSA or a competent authority — make a copy of the work agreement available for inspection.