23Opportunity to seek advice

23 Opportunity to seek advice

The owner of a regulated Australian 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.